Bismarck State College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4897 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1370 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1292 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 14 | In North Dakota |
| #2 of 3 | In Bismarck |
| #4810 of 4,872 | For Surgery |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 4,206
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- bismarckstate.edu
Bismarck State College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Bismarck State College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
1,166 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,467 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Bismarck State College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3347 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 229 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 196 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 131 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 124 (3%) |
| Asian | 48 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 42 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 40 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $5,049
- Students receiving aid
- 86%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,167 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,167 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $6,251 |
| Fee in-district | $1,080 |
| Fee in-state | $1,080 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,080 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 438 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,316 |
| Room charge | $3,823 |
| Meal charge | $6,493 |
Bismarck State College majors
Bismarck State College has granted 65 bachelor's degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bismarck State College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 256 | |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 82 | |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 51 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 43 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 42 | |
| Instrumentation Technology & Technician | 25 | |
| Farm & Farm and Ranch Management | 21 | |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 18 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 15 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 15 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 15 | |
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 13 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 12 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 8 | |
| Lineworker | 8 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 6 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 5 | |
| Environmental Control Technologies & Technicians, Other | 5 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 5 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 5 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 4 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 4 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Petroleum Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 2 | |
| Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Automation Engineer Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 2 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 2 | |
| Human Services, General | 2 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 2 | |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 1 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Carpentry & Carpenter | 1 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 1 | |
| Legal Administrative Assistant & Secretary | 1 | |
| Medical Administrative & Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 1 | |
| Nuclear Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 630 | 65 |
Bismarck State College has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 50% | 44% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bismarck State College has published 233 scientific papers with 1,429 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography and Cartography, Chemistry, Political Science, and Surgery.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 8 |
| 1994 | 4 | 6 |
| 1995 | 3 | 8 |
| 1996 | 2 | 10 |
| 1997 | 1 | 13 |
| 1998 | 2 | 5 |
| 1999 | 2 | 5 |
| 2000 | 0 | 9 |
| 2001 | 2 | 20 |
| 2002 | 4 | 28 |
| 2003 | 5 | 13 |
| 2004 | 1 | 18 |
| 2005 | 2 | 17 |
| 2006 | 3 | 45 |
| 2007 | 3 | 17 |
| 2008 | 4 | 25 |
| 2009 | 6 | 40 |
| 2010 | 4 | 42 |
| 2011 | 3 | 33 |
| 2012 | 3 | 42 |
| 2013 | 7 | 38 |
| 2014 | 10 | 51 |
| 2015 | 7 | 57 |
| 2016 | 17 | 51 |
| 2017 | 9 | 51 |
| 2018 | 6 | 60 |
| 2019 | 1 | 74 |
| 2020 | 7 | 91 |
| 2021 | 2 | 62 |
| 2022 | 2 | 63 |
| 2023 | 4 | 50 |
| 2024 | 3 | 78 |
Notable alumni
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Brock Lesnar
- Occupations
- American football playerprofessional wrestlermixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
-
Brock Edward Lesnar is an American professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist, amateur wrestler and professional American football player. As a professional wrestler he has been signed to WWE since 2021, having two previous tenures from 2000–2004 and 2012–2020. Lesnar is the only person to have won the primary heavyweight championships of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), the Inoki Genome Federation (IGF), and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
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Masai Ujiri
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
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Michael Masai Ujiri OC is a former professional basketball executive and player.
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Alvin Jaeger
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Alvin A. Jaeger is an American politician and member of the Republican Party who served as the Secretary of State of North Dakota from 1993 to 2023. Jaeger was elected to the office in 1992, and re-elected in 1996, 2000, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018.
General info
| Alternative names | BSC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1939 |
| Colors | green, brown |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 452 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1500 Edwards Ave. Bismarck, North Dakota, 58506-5587 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 74,000 |
| Phone | 7012245400 |