- Williston State College operates as a two-year public community college in the North Dakota University System (NDUS). The college is one of eleven institutions under the jurisdiction of the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education. 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.
School Highlights
Williston State College serves 934 students (55% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 28%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 934 students
- Acceptance Rate: 85%
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 40%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Williston State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 72% over five years.
Williston State College
(ND) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Colors
White, Green
Total Faculty
64 staff
14 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
4
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Williston State College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The Williston State College diversity score of 0.60 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 28% over five years.
Total Enrollment
934 students
859 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
518 students
127 students
# Part-Time Students
416 students
732 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
676 students
307 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
518 students
127 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
416 students
732 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
196 students
259 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
3%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
14%
5%
% Black
4%
4%
% White
60%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
4%
% Non Resident races
6%
2%
% Unknown races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
59%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$45,500
$38,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,148
$10,947
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
85%
88%
SAT Reading
n/a
520
SAT Math
n/a
545
SAT Writing
n/a
470
ACT Composite
n/a
19
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Ice HockeySoftball
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
18 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Agriculture ClubAstronomy Club
Computer Technology ClubCRU
Diversity ClubPhi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta LambdaSkills USA
Student AmbassadorsStudent Nurses Organization
Student SenateTeton Activity Board
Tetons Lead
Arts and Music Programs:
Athletic BandConcert Band
Concert ChoirConcert Chorale
Orchestra
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tetons
- The mission of WSC, "Where the People Make the Difference," is to provide accessible, affordable, life changing, and life-long educational pathways to residents of North Dakota, the Upper Plains, and beyond.
- WSC operates as a two-year public community college in the NDUS. The College is one of 11 institutions under the North Dakota SBHE's jurisdiction.
- WSC 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 and the certificate program are awarded to students completing career-technical programs. Students receiving career-technical training may continue at a four-year college or university, earning an advanced degree.
- WSC's career-technical programs include: Accounting, Agriculture, Business Management, Information Technology, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Petroleum Technology & Automation, Sport & Recreation Management, Transportation Technician Technology, and Welding.
- WSC operates on the semester calendar. All academic units are expressed in terms of semester credit hours.
- WSC is committed to student excellence. WSC embraces quality student experiences, open communication, and actionable data that enrich personal relationships among our college, faculty, and students.
- WSC believes that people make the difference; that the College is the heart of the communities we serve; that our facilities are a needed, neutral, and central community space; and that our faculty and staff serve multiple and diverse needs in a global environment.
- WSC strives for a strong student presence on-campus, expanded offerings, fiscal sustainability, modern facilities, current technologies, and continuous improvement as a result of both our master and strategic plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Williston State College often compared to?
Williston State Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Region State College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Williston State College?
The acceptance rate of Williston State College is 85%, which is lower than the state average of 88%.
What sports does Williston State College offer?
Williston State College offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Williston State College's ranking?
Williston State College ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Dakota for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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