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 (2023-24)
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)
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Quick Stats (2023-24)
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)
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.
