Williston State College
1410 University Ave, Williston, ND, 58801-0132 - View a map of this school Map
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Williston State College is an open admission learnercentered, comprehensive community college of the North Dakota University System providing academic transfer and occupational education, workforce training, and cultural activities to residents of North Dakota, the Upper Plains, and beyond. Williston State is committed to providing educational opportunities that are accessible, affordable, life changing, and life-long. To achieve its mission, Williston State College provides Transfer education, Occupational education, General education, Developmental education, Cultural education, Student development.


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  Williston State College Community College Avg.
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County Williams 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 557 students 998 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 390 students 1,405 students
Total Enrollment 947 students 2,164 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 126 students 220 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 79% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 42% 47%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,177 $2,810
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 7% 28%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $600 $1,211
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 46% 11%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $1,294 $1,117
% Students Receiving Loans 52% 37%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $3,318 $3,048
School Notes:
  • Williston State College is designated by the North Dakota State Board of Career and Technical Education as an area career and technology center. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • In 1931, legislative action authorized the establishment of junior colleges in North Dakota cities with a population of more than 10,000. The Legislative Assembly amended the law in 1941 to allow junior colleges in cities with a population of more than 5,000. An extension of junior college legislation came in 1961 with the approval of the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education to establish an off-campus education center in conjunction with a state supported college or university. Williston State College resulted from this legislation.
  • Williston State College has occupied the main building located on an 80 acre campus since 1967. The administration and faculty offices, classrooms, laboratories, library, multi-purpose room, and dining services are located in this building. The student center addition, completed in 1975, includes an auditorium, bookstore, game room, student lounge, classrooms, and offices. The Art Wood building was constructed in 1972.
  • Williston State College offers transfer programs leading to Associate in Arts and Associate in Science Degrees. Students can complete the first two years of many majors and transfer with junior status to most four-year colleges and universities. The Associate in Applied Science Degree, the diploma and the certificate are awarded to students completing vocational-technical programs. Students receiving vocational-technical training may continue at a four-year college or university, earning an advanced degree.
  • Prepare for a career in agriculture, computer programming, computer networking, network router technician, licensed practical nurse, physical therapist assistant, massage therapist, medical transcription, diesel technology, automotive technology.
  • Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
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