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Public University
Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College in Bismarck, North Dakota, serves as the state's public polytechnic institution with over 4,000 students and a strong focus on hands-on learning.
Bismarck, NDcity, small
$10,792AVG NET PRICE
4,065STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
THE SIGNATURE
Bismarck State College Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Bismarck State College operates as a public four-year university located in Bismarck, North Dakota. The campus is recognized as the state's polytechnic institution, emphasizing practical skills and workforce readiness through its unique educational model. With a total enrollment of approximately 4,065 students, the college provides an accessible higher education environment for diverse learners.
Life at the college extends beyond earning a degree, offering opportunities to explore new interests and dive into memorable experiences. The institution supports adult students, military affairs, and continuing education while maintaining a commitment to affordability with over $1.7 million awarded in scholarships annually.
AT A GLANCE
TypePublicFour or more years
Settingcity, small
Calendarsemester
GETTING IN
Admissions
Prospective students can explore options including Flex Start programs, dual credit courses, and pathways for adult learners. The institution awards over $1.7 million annually in scholarships to support financial needs.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$5,195/yr
Out-of-state: $7,279/yr. North Dakota residents pay roughly 29% less.
Net price by income band
$6,499$0–$30,000
$7,726$30,001–$48,000
$9,658$48,001–$75,000
$12,736$75,001–$110,000
$13,615$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$10,792/yr
▲ 5% since 2020-2138% receive grants or scholarships
Average grant or scholarship aid $4,904.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
The college offers a wide array of programs across fields such as agriculture, automotive technology, cybersecurity, energy, health sciences, and STEM disciplines. Students can choose from two-year degrees, four-year degrees, certificates, or pre-professional transfer programs tailored to their career goals.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
13:1
First-year retention
71%
Median across 34 institutions in our national dataset: 89%.
Bachelor-level fields offered
2
Bachelor-level fields reported as offered in IPEDS
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Share of bachelor's degree completions, not of all enrolled students.
Operations Management and Supervision.65.6%
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance.34.4%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Reported capacity of institution-controlled housing and campus setting. Capacity does not indicate how many students currently live in university housing.
University-controlled housing capacity
438
Includes institution-controlled housing; it may extend beyond campus.
Setting
city, small
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
Earnings and employment of former students after entering the university.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$54,277
Median earnings of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Working after 10 yrs
91.7%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
79.6%
79.6% of former students earn above the Scorecard high-school earnings threshold, ten years after entry.
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics, and College Scorecard. University Apartments is not affiliated with Bismarck State College.