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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
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$10,792/yr
▲ 5% since 2020-2138% receive aid
Average aid package $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%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
2
Undergraduate majors and programs
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Operations Management and Supervision.65.6%
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance.34.4%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
On-campus beds
438
Setting
City: Small
IN CONTEXT
Bismarck State College vs. peer institutions
How Bismarck State College compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
Bismarck State College
$10,792
Alexandria Technical & Community College
$13,947
Alpena Community College
$4,091
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$54,277
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 students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Bismarck State College.