North Dakota State College of Science

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,125
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Students retention rate	70%
On-time graduation rate	41%

Located in Wahpeton, North Dakota, North Dakota State College of Science 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 North Dakota State College of Science 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.

North Dakota State College of Science 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 12-to-1, North Dakota State College of Science emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at North Dakota State College of Science is reported to be 41%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Dakota state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 41% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 70% at North Dakota State College of Science suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

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

$5,646

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

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North Dakota's average	$7,345
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,606

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Dakota's average	$9,639
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 75 of freshman students at North Dakota State College of Science received on average $4,031 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.

$4,031

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	182	30%	$4,520	$822,583
Other Federal Grant	182	30%	$4,814	$876,058
State Grant/Scholarships	179	29%	$2,131	$381,451
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	338	55%	$1,790	$604,853
Total Grant & Scholarships	462	75%	$4,031	$1,862,362

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of North Dakota State College of Science students who enrolled in 2018 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 North Dakota State College of Science students is 41.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.4%.

41.1%

asian 28.6% 2 students
African American 12.5% 6 students
white 45.2% 200 students
unknown 40.0% 2 students
hispanic 31.8% 7 students
Mixed Race 46.1% 6 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

North Dakota State College of Science provides the following additional services to its students

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

Educational Offerings

North Dakota State College of Science 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

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

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