South Dakota State University - West River Nursing

South Dakota State University - West River Nursing is an off-campus instructional site of South Dakota State University, located in Rapid City, South Dakota. This site extends SDSU's nursing education programs to students in the western region of South Dakota, reducing the need for students to travel to the main campus in Brookings. Specific enrollment and outcome metrics for this site are not reported separately in available IPEDS records.

The West River Nursing site focuses on nursing education programs, consistent with SDSU's established nursing curriculum. Students at this location pursue nursing credentials that align with the standards set by the main SDSU campus, preparing graduates for careers in healthcare settings across the region.

Rapid City is the largest city in western South Dakota and serves as a regional hub for healthcare services. The presence of an SDSU nursing site in Rapid City addresses local workforce needs and provides greater access to nursing education for students in the Black Hills and surrounding areas.