Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND · Public two-year · City: Small
4,065undergraduates
$10,792average net price per year
48%finish in 3 years
71%return for year two
Admissions
Open admission: everyone with a high school diploma or equivalent is admitted.
Majors
49 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (256 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (11)
- Automation Engineer Technology/Technician Associate (2 awarded)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (19 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded), Associate (82 awarded)
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General Associate (2 awarded)
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Associate (5 awarded)
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other Certificate (1-2 years) (5 awarded), Associate (8 awarded)
- Industrial Technology/Technician Certificate (1-2 years) (4 awarded), Associate (15 awarded)
- Instrumentation Technology/Technician Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded), Associate (25 awarded)
- Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician Associate (1 awarded)
- Petroleum Technology/Technician Associate (3 awarded)
- Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded)
- Surveying Technology/Surveying Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded), Associate (1 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (4)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Certificate (under 1 year) (12 awarded), Bachelor's (12 awarded)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Certificate (under 1 year) (70 awarded), Associate (42 awarded)
- Information Science/Studies Associate (1 awarded)
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Associate (5 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (7)
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician Associate (13 awarded)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Associate (5 awarded)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Certificate (under 1 year) (6 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (8 awarded), Associate (4 awarded)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Certificate (1-2 years) (45 awarded)
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary Associate (1 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate (43 awarded)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist Associate (5 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (6)
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General Associate (1 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded)
- Business/Commerce, General Associate (15 awarded)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded)
- Finance and Financial Management Services, Other Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Operations Management and Supervision Bachelor's (51 awarded)
Construction trades (2)
- Carpentry/Carpenter Certificate (1-2 years) (13 awarded), Associate (1 awarded)
- Lineworker Certificate (1-2 years) (33 awarded), Associate (8 awarded)
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians (4)
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician Certificate (1-2 years) (5 awarded), Associate (2 awarded)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Certificate (1-2 years) (13 awarded), Associate (1 awarded)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician Certificate (1-2 years) (13 awarded), Associate (5 awarded)
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician Certificate (1-2 years) (4 awarded), Associate (3 awarded)
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary science and related fields (3)
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations Associate (2 awarded)
- Agricultural Business and Management, General Associate (18 awarded)
- Farm/Farm and Ranch Management Associate (21 awarded)
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics (1)
- Spanish Language and Literature Certificate (under 1 year) (25 awarded)
Precision production (1)
- Welding Technology/Welder Certificate (1-2 years) (18 awarded), Associate (6 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (1)
- Commercial and Advertising Art Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Associate (15 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (2)
- Public Relations/Image Management Associate (2 awarded)
- Radio and Television Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (1)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Associate (4 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Associate (4 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Human Services, General Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded), Associate (2 awarded)
Education (1)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
Legal professions and studies (1)
- Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary Associate (1 awarded)
Transportation and materials moving (1)
- Remote Aircraft Pilot Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $5,195
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $7,279
- Housing and food on campus
- $8,300
- Books and supplies
- $1,100
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,400
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $17,995
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $20,079
- Total cost living at home
- $9,695
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $6,499 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $7,726 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $9,658 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $12,736 |
| Over $110,000 | $13,615 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 87%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 74%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $4,372
- Got a grant from the college
- 42%
- Average grant from the college
- $2,061
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 14%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 45%
- Average amount borrowed
- $6,506
Graduation
- Finished in 3 years
- 48%
- Transferred to another college
- 15%
- Came back for year two
- 71%
| Pell grant students | 38% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 48% |
| Neither | 52% |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 839 | 59% | 15% |
| Started here, part-time | 86 | 22% | 22% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 296 | 56% | 20% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 225 | 46% | 25% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2020. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 4,065
- Undergraduates
- 4,065
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,875
- Part-time undergraduates
- 2,190
- Students per faculty member
- 13 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 92%
- From out of state
- 7%
- From other countries
- 0%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 26%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 34%
| Women | 49% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 76% |
| Two or more races | 4% |
| Race unknown | 11% |
| International | 1% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Small
- Address
- 1500 Edwards Ave., Bismarck, ND, 58506-5587
- County
- Burleigh County
- Part of
- North Dakota University System
- Type
- Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
- Highest degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Athletics
- NJCAA
- Offers
- Study abroad, Online programs, Credit for AP exams
- Open admission
- Yes
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.