Colleges · Rapid
Colleges in Rapid, SD
Rapid is home to 2 colleges with about 3,216 students on campus. The largest is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
2degree-granting, in Rapid
Students on campus
3,216fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology2,402 on campus
Most selective
South Dakota School of Mines and Technologyadmits 80% of applicants
Lowest net price
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology$20,183 a year after aid
Every college
All 2 colleges in Rapid
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in Rapid: Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City, The Salon Professional Academy, Hot Rod Institute (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Rapid
0 more colleges are within 30 miles of Rapid.
South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyUniversity or college · Public · Rapid City0.7 mi2,402 studentsWestern Dakota Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Rapid City1.9 mi814 studentsBlack Hills State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Spearfish43.6 mi2,135 students
Straight-line distance from the center of Rapid. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.