School Highlights
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital serves 17 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the state average of 25%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Acceptance Rate: 35%
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
(SD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
208 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Avera Sacred Heart Hospital diversity score of 0.25 is less than the state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has grown by 127% over five years.
Total Enrollment
17 students
1,321 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
# Full-Time Students
17 students
295 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,026 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
183 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
17 students
160 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
135 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,026 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
182 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
3%
% Asian
7%
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
5%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
n/a
75%
% Hawaiian
86%
2%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.43
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
58%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
33%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
35%
100%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital?
The acceptance rate of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is 35%, which is lower than the state average of 100%.
What is Avera Sacred Heart Hospital's ranking?
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Dakota for: Average community college minority breakdown.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is St Luke's College (56.5 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St Luke's College
Private not-for-profit
2720 Stone Park Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-3149
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-3149
56.5 miles
Enrollment: 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Acceptance rate: 100% Private-state tuition: $18,820 Minority enrollment: 29%
Sanford Medical Center
Private not-for-profit
1305 W. 18th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 333-7544
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 333-7544
56.7 miles
Enrollment: 28 students
801 E Benjamin
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-2020
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-2020
57.1 miles
Enrollment: 6,610 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $3,165 Out-state tuition: $4,215 Minority enrollment: 24%
Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
Private not-for-profit
1325 South Cliff Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 322-1720
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
(605) 322-1720
57.4 miles
Enrollment: 24 students
2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-7624
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-7624
57.6 miles
Enrollment: 3,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 In-state tuition: $4,728 Out-state tuition: $4,728 Minority enrollment: 25%
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