North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton, ND · Public two-year · Town: Remote
3,140undergraduates
$10,225average net price per year
50%finish in 3 years
71%return for year two
Admissions
Open admission: everyone with a high school diploma or equivalent is admitted.
Majors
33 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (8)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded), Associate (13 awarded)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate (18 awarded)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Associate (2 awarded)
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded), Associate (3 awarded)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Associate (23 awarded)
- Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate (11 awarded)
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Associate (12 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate (25 awarded)
Construction trades (3)
- Building Construction Technology/Technician Associate (9 awarded)
- Electrician Associate (60 awarded)
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber Certificate (1-2 years) (17 awarded)
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians (5)
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician Associate (3 awarded)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Associate (10 awarded)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Associate (55 awarded), Certificate (2-4 years) (4 awarded)
- Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician Associate (5 awarded)
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other Associate (2 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Certificate (1-2 years) (4 awarded), Associate (67 awarded)
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary science and related fields (3)
- Agricultural Business and Management, General Associate (32 awarded)
- Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician Associate (27 awarded)
- Agricultural Mechanization, General Associate (1 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (6)
- Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate (5 awarded)
- Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate (3 awarded)
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician Associate (12 awarded)
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded), Associate (16 awarded)
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other Associate (3 awarded)
- Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology/Technician Associate (10 awarded)
Precision production (2)
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Associate (6 awarded)
- Welding Technology/Welder Certificate (1-2 years) (18 awarded), Associate (21 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (1)
- Business Administration and Management, General Associate (18 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (1)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Associate (13 awarded)
Culinary, entertainment, and personal services (2)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training Associate (7 awarded)
- Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded)
Transportation and materials moving (1)
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General Certificate (under 1 year) (8 awarded)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $5,928
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $6,926
- Housing and food on campus
- $7,658
- Books and supplies
- $1,000
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,400
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $17,986
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $18,984
- Total cost living at home
- $10,328
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $6,222 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $7,643 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $8,918 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $12,467 |
| Over $110,000 | $13,866 |
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
- 93%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 76%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $5,236
- Got a grant from the college
- 61%
- Average grant from the college
- $2,838
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 17%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 65%
- Average amount borrowed
- $8,915
Graduation
- Finished in 2 years
- 34%
- Finished in 3 years
- 50%
- Finished in 4 years
- 46%
- Came back for year two
- 71%
| Pell grant students | 38% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 60% |
| Neither | 53% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 180 | 44% |
| Men | 433 | 52% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 | 25% (small group) |
| Asian | 6 | 67% (small group) |
| Black | 34 | 15% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 19% |
| White | 511 | 55% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 25% |
| Race unknown | 2 | 50% (small group) |
| International | 2 | 0% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 674 | 51% | 23% |
| Started here, part-time | 84 | 17% | 68% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 224 | 51% | 31% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 92 | 39% | 23% |
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
- 3,140
- Undergraduates
- 3,140
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,505
- Part-time undergraduates
- 1,635
- Students per faculty member
- 12 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 55%
- From out of state
- 45%
- From other countries
- 0%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 9%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 14%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 8%
| Women | 46% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 74% |
| Two or more races | 4% |
| Race unknown | 13% |
| International | 0% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Town: Remote
- Address
- 800 N 6th St, Wahpeton, ND, 58076-0002
- County
- Richland County
- Part of
- North Dakota University System
- Type
- Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
- Highest degree
- Associates
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Athletics
- NJCAA
- Offers
- 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.