Bismarck State College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Bismarck State College
School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Bismarck State College is a small public college located on an urban campus in Bismarck, North Dakota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,771, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The college offers 2 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 51%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,167, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $6,251.
Admissions Breakdown
Retention Rate Insight
71% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
51% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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 transcriptRequired
High school rank--
Letter of recommendation--
High school GPA--
Open admissionYes
Completion of college prep program--
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*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 Percentile16-22
SAT 25th-75th Percentile-
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
4k
Students enrolled
58%
Online student enrollment
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
57%
Unknown
1%
Black
2%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
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
42
Total Online Enrollment
2,206
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.58% online, 42% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
46% On-campus
54% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates50% online
Associate55% online
Bachelor's100% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
25%
State Grant Aid
56%
Institution Grant Aid
31%
Pell Grant
25%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$12k
Average student debtafter graduation
$49k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Other Sports
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 2 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. 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.