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 Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 17 students
- 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
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
1,407 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
0.5843%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3333%
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
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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