Williston State College
School Notes Overview:
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....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| 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 | 505 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 406 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 911 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 122 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 83% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 38% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,843 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 6% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,084 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 49% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,406 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 52% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,406 | $3,129 |
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: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Tetons top MCCâto win Mon-Dak tourney (Williston Herald)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 04:36:14 pm
The Williston State College men's basketball team won the Mon-Dak conference tourney title on Saturday with a 78-68 victory against Miles Community College, completing a three-game sweep through the tournament for the Tetons. - Lighting up the scoreboard in bunches (Williston Herald)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 04:35:58 pm
The Williston State Tetons shot the lights out Thursday night in the opening game of the Mon-Dak basketball tournament at the Well on the campus of Williston State College. - Tetons set to host Mon-Dak tourney (Williston Herald)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 04:35:03 pm
If basketball is your sport, then Williston State College is the place to be this weekend. - Williston State hoops drops weekend games in Wyoming (Williston Herald)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 04:33:45 pm
By Mark Jones Sports Editor The Williston State College men's basketball team dropped a pair of weekend games in Casper, Wyo. - Williston State College residence hall plans continue (Williston Herald)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 05:26:55 pm
Planning continues to move at a brisk pace for the new residence hall set to be built at Williston State College.
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