Bismarck State College

Bismarck, ND · Public · Associate's degrees · City

C+

Overall Grade

Find College Degrees rating

Best Value

About Bismarck State College

Bismarck State College is a mid-sized, public institution in Bismarck, ND, in a city setting. It enrolls about 2,839 students. 47% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $54,277.

Open

Acceptance

$10,270

Net price

2,839

Enrollment

47%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$10,270

Average net price

$5,247

In-state tuition

$7,331

Out-of-state tuition

$8,273

Room & board

$1,100

Books & supplies

$15,771

Total cost of attendance

15%

Students receiving Pell grants

20%

Students with federal loans

$11,533

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$6,140

$30–48K

$5,828

$48–75K

$8,524

$75–110K

$12,160

$110K+

$13,979

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Humanities26.7%

Engineering Tech17.7%

Computer Science13.2%

Health & Nursing11.5%

Business7.4%

Construction Trades5.8%

Foreign Languages4.9%

Mechanic & Repair Tech4.3%

Agriculture3.0%

Precision Production1.8%

After Graduation

$54,277

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$50,401

Median earnings (6 yrs)

47%

Graduation rate

77%

Retention rate

80%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,671

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,839

Total enrollment

28%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

27%

First-generation

Gender balance

45% women

55% men

Race & ethnicity

White

80%

Two or more races

Hispanic

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

Asian

Student Reviews

No reviews yet

Attended Bismarck State College? Be the first to share your experience.

Similar Colleges

C+

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND · Public

$18,551
Net price: 77%
Admit rate: 9,981
Enrolled

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND · Public

$15,543
Net price: 95%
Admit rate: 9,471
Enrolled

Minot State University

Minot, ND · Public

Best Value

$12,703
Net price: 65%
Admit rate: 2,062
Enrolled

B-

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, ND · Public

Best Value

$11,261
Net price: Open
Admit rate: 1,909
Enrolled