Bismarck State College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Bismarck, ND

$3,853

Avg in-state tuition

$5,779

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Bismarck State College

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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Bismarck State College is a small public college located on an urban campus in Bismarck, North Dakota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,716, and admissions are selective. The college offers 1 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 48%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $3,853, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $5,779.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

Information not available

Graduation Rate Insight

48% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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4k

Students enrolled

66%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

85%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

4%

Black

2%

Unknown

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

45%

Socio-economic diversity

25% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

38

Total Online Enrollment

2,434

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

44% On-campus

56% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 53% online

Associate Check Bold 57% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 100% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's X Bold Not offered

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

25%

State Grant Aid

51%

Institution Grant Aid

26%

Pell Grant

25%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,624
State Grant Aid $2,028
Institution Grant Aid $1,474
Pell Grant Aid $3,940

Financial Outlook

$11k

Average student debt after graduation

$49k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NJCAA Division I

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Other Sports
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.