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Bismarck State College

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, ND, USA
Public
4 Year
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Overview

With a campus overlooking the Missouri River, Bismarck State College is the third largest school in the North Dakota University System. Bismarck State provides two years of courses toward an undergraduate degree through its 45 liberal arts transfer programs. In addition, Bismarck State offers bachelor’s degree programs in Energy Management and Cybersecurity and Information Technology entirely on-campus. To provide a break from classes, downtown Bismarck is only a couple of blocks away and features music venues, river trails, and the state capitol.

Average Net Price:
$9,420
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.0

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$9,420
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$5,195
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$7,279
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$8,300
Books and Supplies
$1100
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$7,644
$30k - $48k
$8,415
$48k - $75k
$11,474
$75k - $110k
$13,530
$110k+
$14,478
Financial Aid: visit page

Aid & Grants

0
100
69%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
16%
Average Aid Per Year
$4,239
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
16%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,845
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,536

 

Students receiving state aid
56%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2294
Students receiving federal aid
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,845
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$4,860,729
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,506,901

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
47%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,902
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$7,250
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$105
Students receiving federal loans
45%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,065
Average Other Loans Per Year
$8,444

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
216
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
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No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$35
Applications Accepted

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
89%
Out-Of-State Students
16%
3.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
4
Top 25%
15
Top 50%
43
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
78
$30k - $48k
43
$48k - $75k
66
$75k - $110k
73
$110k+
112

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
3,771
Total Number of Undergrads
3,771
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
38

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Native American
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
52%
 US National: 44%
48%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
89%
Out-Of-State Students
16%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
51
Countries Represented
4
Ethnicity
African American
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
5%
Native American
2%
White
73%
Multiracial
5%
Unknown
12%
Percent of First Generation Students
27%
Student Organizations
10
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
12%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
3

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$53,600
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$7,250
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$105

REVIEWS

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Bismarck State College is the perfect school to go to if you are looking for a college to start out at. It has lots of different degree plans and there are many people available to help you out at all times! The faculty and staff there are also very kind and respectable people.
Katie from Bismarck, ND
Very cost effective way to get your AA or AAS degree. The professors are top notch and very professional. They are always ready to help and answer questions.
shellsol33
BSC is a great place to get your first two years of generals before going off to a larger, far away, more expensive university. It also provides a great variety of 2 and 4-year degrees. The campus is very nice and easy to find your way around.
Margalit from Bismarck, ND
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