Overview

Bismarck State College is a 4-year institution located in Bismarck, ND, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 5587
Bismarck, ND  58506
United States

Contact Karen Erickson
Director of Admissions and Enrollment Services
Email: karen.erickson@bismarckstate.edu
Phone: 701-224-5424
Fax: 701-224-5643

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Business And Management, General
Farm/farm And Ranch Management
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General
Business/commerce, General
Business/office Automation/technology/data Entry
Finance, General
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Operations Management And Supervision
Transportation/mobility Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Public Relations/image Management
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Recording Arts Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Cloud Computing
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Data Processing And Data Processing Technology/technician
Information Science/studies
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Carpentry/carpenter
Lineworker
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Automation Engineer Technology/technician
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Engineering/industrial Management
Environmental Control Technologies/technicians, Other
Industrial Production Technologies/technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/technician
Instrumentation Technology/technician
Nuclear Engineering Technology/technician
Petroleum Technology/technician
Surveying Technology/surveying
Water Quality And Wastewater Treatment Management And Recycling Technology/technician
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical/medical Laboratory Science And Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training
Medical Administrative/executive Assistant And Medical Secretary
Phlebotomy Technician/phlebotomist
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Surgical Technology/technologist
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Administrative Assistant/secretary
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Autobody/collision And Repair Technology/technician
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation And Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/technician
Industrial Mechanics And Maintenance Technology/technician
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Welding Technology/welder
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Fire Science/fire-fighting
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Commercial And Advertising Art

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,237

Applied

1,055

Accepted

3,771

Enrolled

Female Admissions

606

Females Applied

505

Females Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

631

Males Applied

550

Males Accepted

87%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

35

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Certain technical programs require testing for admissions.

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	20	16	22

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

4,167

In-state

6,251

Out-of-state

4,167

In-district

Fees

1,028

Full-time student fees

7,830

Room & board

3,832

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

10,096

Avg. Financial Aid Package

10,497

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

5,487

Avg. Loan Aid

1,298

Avg. Grant Aid

5,690

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

63.73%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

32%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,771

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

16%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.17%
Black or African American	3.5%
White or Caucasian	81.17%
American Indian or Alaska Native	2%
Asian	1.02%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	5.27%
Other	0.79%

Gender

Male (52.29%)

Female (47.71%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	12%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Intramural Sports, Campus Crusade, Student Government Association, Concert/Chamber Choir and Drama Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 2
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2	No
Football		No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 2	No
Volleyball		No	No
Wrestling	No	Division 2	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2	No
Football		No	No
Softball	No	Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2	No
Volleyball		Division 2
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

377

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 109

Part-time - 268

Male - 183

Female - 136