Bismarck State College, ND
Public
4-Year • Small • Primarily Nonresidential
Baccalaureate and Associate's College
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Bismarck State College Rankings
Affordability86
Retention31
Graduation1
Earnings54
Diversity13
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Bismarck State College
7%
Bachelor’s
38%
Associate’s
55%
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing9%
Communication, Journalism<1%
Communications Technologies<1%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Construction Trades7%
Engineering Technologies27%
Health Professions and Related Programs7%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting<1%
Legal Professions and Studies<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities33%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies5%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Precision Production2%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Bismarck State College
-
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Bismarck State College
$4K
In-State Tuition
$6K
Out-of-State Tuition
$13K
Average Total Cost
$10K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | ND | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7K | $10K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $7K | $10K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $10K | $12K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $12K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $13K | $16K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Bismarck State College
30%
Receive Federal Loans
$7K
Median Federal Debt
74%
Repayment Rate
$114
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | ND | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 16% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 17% | 9% |
| >$110K | 21% | 18% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | ND | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $7K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $9K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $6K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $8K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $7K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $19K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $12K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $4K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | ND | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 70% | 59% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 74% | 63% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 78% | 65% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 78% | 74% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Bismarck State College
73%
Retention Rate
12%
Transfer Rate
29%
Withdrawal Rate
46%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | ND | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 6 Years | 46% | 46% | 55% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | ND | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 60% | 51% | 53% |
| Black | 33% | 32% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 51% | 45% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14% | 32% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 20% | 19% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 25% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 38% | 32% | 44% |
| Other race | 40% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Bismarck State College
93%
Employment Rate
$41K
Median Salary
$26K
25 Pctl Salary
$63K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | ND | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | ND | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $26K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $41K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $63K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $80K | $57K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | ND | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $41K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $42K | $31K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $45K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Bismarck State College
2,830
Undergraduates
69%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | ND | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 59% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | ND | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 5% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 85% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 2% | 18% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | ND | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 18% | 31% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 23% | 22% | 14% |
| >$110K | 27% | 30% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Bismarck State College, ND
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