Description

Bismarck State College, a Learning First college, provides a high quality learning-centered education that maximizes student learning and makes students partners in their education. As a comprehensive community college in the North Dakota University System, Bismarck State College offers broad-ranging, flexible, and innovative educational opportunities. We participate in partnerships that promote economic development, we provide cultural enrichment, and we champion integrity, citizenship, and the improvement of life through lifelong learning.

Bismarck State College, the fourth largest college in the North Dakota University System, is a comprehensive community college providing student-centered learning in these areas: transfer courses, technical programs, online classes and programs, corporate and continuing education, and workforce training.

BSC provides the first two years of education toward a bachelor's degree in nearly any field. Students earn an associate in arts or an associate in science degree. Students can choose from more than 35 technical programs that prepare them for entry-level placement in specific careers. Completion leads to a program certificate, program diploma or associate in applied science degree.

Bismarck State College provides students with several choices for out of the classroom activities. Participating in campus activities will help enhance your time at BSC as well as help you participate in the college community.

Bismarck State College, the state’s largest community college, is located on a beautiful hilltop campus overlooking the Missouri River. The campus consists of nine buildings on 107 acres. Two buildings under construction are the National Energy Center of Excellence and Lidstrom Hall, a student residence. Completion for both facilities is scheduled in 2008.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$3,356

Out-of-State Tuition

$7,851

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

4,020

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
3,802
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
4,020

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
94%
Graduate
6%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
67%
Part-Time
33%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
92%
Out-of-State
8%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
1%
Caucasian
85%
Latino
1%
Other
13%

Students State Origin

North Dakota
92%
Minnesota
1%
South Dakota
1%
Other
6%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%