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Bismarck State College

1500 Edwards Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58506

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Bismarck State College, 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.Bismarck State College, an innovative community college, offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.

School Highlights

Bismarck State College serves 3,716 students (53% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 20%.

Quick Stats (2024)

Enrollment: 3,716 students
In-state tuition: $3,520
Out-state tuition: $8,200
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 10%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Bismarck State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 373 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Bismarck State College

(ND) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

Four or more years

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

373 staff

99 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Bismarck State College has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.

The Bismarck State College diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.35. The school's diversity has declined by 25% over five years.

Total Enrollment

3,716 students

1,216 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

11:1

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# Full-Time Students

1,955 students

468 students

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# Part-Time Students

1,761 students

748 students

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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Bismarck State College.

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

265 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

1,955 students

468 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

9 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

1,761 students

1,303 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

438 students

259 students

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% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

% Hispanic

% Black

% White

90%

80%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

n/a

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% Unknown races

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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.

0.19

0.35

This chart displays the diversity score of Bismarck State College and the community college average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

32%

This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Bismarck State College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

5.38%

0.31%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$45,500

$38,300

This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Bismarck State College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of North Dakota by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,520 is less than the state average of $5,568. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $8,200 is less than the state average of $8,210. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$3,520

$5,568

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$8,200

$8,210

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

83%

92%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$11,141

$10,754

This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Bismarck State College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,500

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Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bismarck State College cost?

Bismarck State College's tuition is approximately $3,520 for In-State students and $8,200 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 Bismarck State College's ranking?

Bismarck State College ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Dakota for: Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2024)

Enrollment: 3,716 students
In-state tuition: $3,520
Out-state tuition: $8,200
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 10%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For North Dakota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,568 per year for in-state students and $8,210 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

North Dakota community colleges have a of 0.35, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in North Dakota is Dakota College at Bottineau. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.