National American University-Ellsworth

National American University - Ellsworth is a private for-profit, four-year institution located in Box Elder, South Dakota, in a town fringe campus setting. The university serves a student population of 63 (IPEDS 2023) and is positioned to support military-affiliated students near Ellsworth Air Force Base. The campus offers focused programming within a compact enrollment environment.

The institution offers an associate degree program in Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, providing students with foundational knowledge in aviation operations and airway management relevant to both military and civilian career pathways.

Box Elder is a rapidly growing community in Pennington County, adjacent to Rapid City and Ellsworth Air Force Base in western South Dakota. The location supports access to aviation industry employment and military career pathways in the region.