Rapid City Colleges and Universities

Want to attend a college with a view? In addition to Rapid City's high-quality colleges and universities, this South Dakota city gives students gorgeous views of the Black Hills, a small mountain range studded with colorful rock formations and crisscrossed by hiking paths and logging trails. The city's two historic districts contain a dinosaur park, the Dahl Arts center, the Mount Rushmore National Museum, and a cinema with the largest movie screen in South Dakota. As a hub for education, natural wonders, and Native American culture, Rapid City provides an ideal college experience.

Rapid City hosts several colleges and universities. Black Hills State University, a four-year public liberal arts school, offers over 80 undergraduate minors and majors. The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology features award-winning faculty and renowned research facilities. Other Rapid City colleges and universities grant specialty and professional degrees.