Bismarck State College
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Bismarck State College, a Learning First college, provides a high quality learning-centered education that maximizes student learning and makes students partners in their education. As a comprehensive community college in the North Dakota University System, Bismarck State College offers broad-ranging, flexible, and innovative educational opportunities. We participate in partnerships that promote economic development, we provide cultural enrichment, and we champion integrity, citizenship, and the improvement of life through lifelong learning. ...
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Burleigh County, ND | - |
| Title IV Eligible | YES | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,151 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 1,217 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 3,368 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 212 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 66% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 30% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,861 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 9% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $575 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 13% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,070 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 55% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,304 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Since its founding in 1939, Bismarck State College has evolved from a locally based junior college to a state college whose mission fits within system and core missions of institutions governed by the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education. The institution emphasizes the necessity of remaining open to evolutionary change to best fulfill present and future demands which will be placed upon it.
- Bismarck State College, the fourth largest college in the North Dakota University System, is a comprehensive community college providing student-centered learning in these areas: transfer courses, vocational-technical programs, online classes and programs, corporate and continuing education, and workforce training.
- BSC provides workforce training for business and industry in the southwest quadrant of North Dakota. CCE also provides professional development and personal enrichment courses, and conference coordination services. BSC provides the first two years of education toward a bachelor's degree in nearly any field. Students earn an associate in arts or an associate in science degree.
- Bismarck State College is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The College was initially accredited in 1966.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Lady Tetons finish 3rd in Mon-Dak (Williston Herald)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 05:21:18 pm
The Williston State College women basketball team finished third in the Mon-Dak conference tournament with a win on 75-72 victory against Bismarck State College on Saturday in Williston. - Lady Mystics take first-round game over Wildcats (The Wahpeton Daily News)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 01:22:58 pm
In the opening round of the Mon-Dak pre-season women's basketball tournament in Williston, the Lady Wildcats got a 21 point effort by Karis Phillips. But it wasn't enough to stop Bismarck State College, as they advanced with a 75-58 win over NDSCS. - Friend says Lesnar is home recuperating (Sports Illustrated)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 06:29:57 am
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (AP) -- A friend of UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar says the ultimate fighter is back at his home in Alexandria, Minn., recovering from a bacterial infection. - UFC champ Lesnar has bacterial infection (Aberdeen American News)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 04:02:15 pm
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) ---- UFC President Dana White said Monday that heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar is recovering from a bacterial infection in his intestinal tract.... - Sports Scoreboard 11-16 (Minot Daily News)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 06:22:21 am
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