Williston State College

1410 University Ave
Williston, ND 58801
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Williston State College Photo #1 - WSC competes in 6 varsity sports. Hockey, Men's and Women's basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball.
Williston State College Photo #2 - Stevens Hall is the main building on campus and was completely renovated in 2015 with new classrooms, bookstore and cafeteria. Stevens is also home to most administration and the learning commons.
Williston State College Photo #3 - The Science Center opened in Fall 2012 houses chemistry, anatomy, biology and physics labs.
Williston State College Photo #4 - WSC offers many art, music and design classes.
Williston State College Photo #5 - Frontier Hall is a state-of-the-art residence hall opened in 2011 with student lounges, a kitchen, coffee bar, study spaces and computer access.
Williston State College Photo #6 - WSC is where the people make the difference. Communication and Math labs are open daily to help students with their coursework.
Williston State College Photo #7 - The Learning Commons features resources and staff to help students succeed.
Williston State College Photo #8 - WSC is a great place to learn and grow. You'll meet lifelong friends and expand your world.
  • 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 959 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 27%.

Top Placements

Williston State College places among the top 20% of community colleges in North Dakota for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Williston State College(ND) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate of Arts CollegesAssociate of Arts Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty37 staff40 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Williston State College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 19:1 over five years.
The Williston State College diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has grown by 107% over five years.
Total Enrollment959 students1,154 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio26:121:1
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# Full-Time Students573 students538 students
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# Part-Time Students386 students616 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		-240
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
1%
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% Asian		-
1%
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% Hispanic		-
3%
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% Black		-
5%
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% White		-
73%
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% Two or more races		-
3%
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% Non Resident races		-
3%
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Diversity Score1.000.45
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College Completion Rate
39%
39%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$45,500$38,300
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Finances and Admission

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid97%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$8,446$9,600
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,273$5,500
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Sports

Total Sports Offered5 sports
SportsBaseball, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball,
Ice Hockey, Softball,
Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.18 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.Club or Organization:
Agriculture Club, Astronomy Club, Computer Technology Club, CRU, Diversity Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Theta Lambda, Skills USA, Student Ambassadors, Student Nurses Organization, Student Senate, Teton Activity Board, Tetons Lead

Arts and Music Programs:
Athletic Band, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Concert Chorale, Orchestra
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • 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.

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Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Williston State College is Dawson Community College (90.4 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Dawson Community College
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    Public
    413 students | 90.40 Mi300 College Dr
    Glendive,  MT  59330
    (406) 377-3396     90.40413
  • Dakota College at Bottineau
    Dakota College at Bottineau Photo
    Public
    1,006 students | 152.50 Mi105 Simrall Blvd
    Bottineau,  ND  58318
    (800) 542-6866     152.501,006
  • Miles Community College
    Public
    505 students | 159.50 Mi2715 Dickinson Street
    Miles City,  MT  59301
    (800) 541-9281     159.50505
  • Bismarck State College
    Public
    3,778 students | 159.90 Mi1500 Edwards Ave.
    Bismarck,  ND  58506
    (701) 224-5400     159.903,778
  • Lake Region State College
    Public
    2,072 students | 218.90 Mi1801 College Dr N
    Devils Lake,  ND  58301
    (701) 662-1600     218.902,072
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 959 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
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