
Bismarck State College
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$3,853
Avg in-state tuition
$5,779
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Bismarck State College
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
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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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Students enrolled
66%
Online student enrollment
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
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
Percent of Programs Online
44% On-campus
56% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 53% online
Associate 57% online
Bachelor's 100% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's Not offered
Doctorate 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
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
- Basketball
- Other Sports
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
2Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
BA
MA
DOC
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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.
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