Bismarck State College (BSC), the third largest college in the North Dakota University System, is a comprehensive community college providing student-centered learning in these areas: transfer courses, technical programs, online classes and programs, corporate and continuing education, and workforce training. BSC is North Dakota's Polytechnic Institution offering 100+ career pathways leading to certificate, associate and bachelor of applied science degrees. The BSC National Energy Center of Excellence (NECE) is home to 12 nationally recognized energy industry degree and training programs and The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security has designated BSC as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).
School Highlights
Bismarck State College serves 4,206 students (50% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is same as the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 28%.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,167 is less than the state average of $4,431. The in-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,251 is less than the state average of $7,084. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountrySoftball
Track and FieldVolleyball
Wrestling
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Bismarck State College (BSC), the third largest college in the
North Dakota University System, is a comprehensive community
college providing student-centered learning in these areas:
transfer courses, technical programs, online classes and programs,
corporate and continuing education, and workforce
training.BSC is North Dakota's Polytechnic Institution
offering 100+ career pathwaysleading tocertificate,
associate and bachelor of applied science degrees. The BSC National
Energy Center of Excellence (NECE) is home to 12 nationally
recognized energy industry degree and training programs
andThe National Security Agency and the Department of
Homeland Security has designated BSC as a National Center of
Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bismarck State College cost?
Bismarck State College's tuition is approximately $4,167 for In-State students and $6,251 for Out-State students.
What schools are Bismarck State College often compared to?
Bismarck State Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Dakota College at Bottineau by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Bismarck State College?
The acceptance rate of Bismarck State College is 92%, which is higher than the state average of 88%.
What sports does Bismarck State College offer?
Bismarck State College offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Bismarck State College's ranking?
Bismarck State College ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Dakota for: Largest student body.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Bismarck State College is The Hair Academy (2.9 miles away)
