Bismarck State College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	425
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
On-time graduation rate	53%

Located in Bismarck, North Dakota, BSC-Bismarck is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Bismarck State College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Bismarck State College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, BSC-Bismarck emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,926

Cost of attendance at Bismarck State College in 2022 for students from North Dakota.

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North Dakota's average	$7,345
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,930

Cost of attendance at Bismarck State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Dakota's average	$9,639
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 61 of freshman students at Bismarck State College received on average $3,903 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,903

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	154	21%	$4,267	$657,074
Other Federal Grant	154	21%	$4,417	$680,274
State Grant/Scholarships	353	49%	$1,937	$683,712
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	173	24%	$2,110	$364,960
Total Grant & Scholarships	443	61%	$3,903	$1,728,946

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bismarck State College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bismarck State College students is 52.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 53.2%.

52.6%

African American 26.3% 5 students
white 54.8% 386 students
unknown 88.9% 8 students
hispanic 25.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 30.4% 7 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Bismarck State College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bismarck State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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