Bismarck State College

1500 Edwards Ave, Bismarck, ND, 58506-0558 - View a map of this school Map

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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. ...

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  • Bismarck State College
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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.

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  • 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
    PRO FOOTBALL National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA New England 6 3 0 .667 259 150 Miami 4 5 0 .444 218 227 N.Y. Jets 4 5 0 .444 199 158 Buffalo 3 6 0 .333 140 210 South W L T Pct PF PA Indianapolis 9 0 0 1.000 252 142 Jacksonville 5 4 0 .556 181 220 Houston 5 4 0 .556 215 188 Tennessee 3 6 0 .333 189 255 North W L T Pct PF PA Cincinnati 7 2 0 .778 198 147 Pittsburgh 6 ...

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