Bismarck State College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5520 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1538 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1455 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 14 | In North Dakota |
| #2 of 3 | In Bismarck |
| #4752 of 4,826 | For Surgery |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 4,065
- Male:Female Ratio
- 51:49
- 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.
941 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,394 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 | 3082 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 427 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 169 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 167 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 95 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 35 (0.9%) |
| Asian | 27 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 21 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (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
- $4,372
- Students receiving aid
- 87%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,167 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,167 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $6,251 |
| Fee in-district | $1,028 |
| Fee in-state | $1,028 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,028 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 438 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,300 |
| Room charge | $4,062 |
| Meal charge | $4,238 |
Bismarck State College majors
Bismarck State College has granted 61 bachelor's degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bismarck State College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 237 | |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 65 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 42 | |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 40 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 24 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 23 | |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 21 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 21 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 20 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 18 | |
| Instrumentation Technology & Technician | 17 | |
| Farm & Farm and Ranch Management | 13 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 11 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 11 | |
| Lineworker | 11 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 10 | |
| Carpentry & Carpenter | 8 | |
| Human Services, General | 7 | |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 7 | |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 6 | |
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 6 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | |
| Petroleum Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 4 | |
| Environmental Control Technologies & Technicians, Other | 4 | |
| Automation Engineer Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 3 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 3 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 3 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 3 | |
| Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 1 | |
| Nuclear Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 609 | 61 |
Bismarck State College has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 39% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 53% | 41% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bismarck State College has published 232 scientific papers with 1,370 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 13 |
| 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 | 56 |
| 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 | 76 |
Notable alumni
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Brock Lesnar
- Occupations
- professional wrestlermixed martial arts fighterAmerican football player
- 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 is currently signed to WWE but as of 2023 is on hiatus from active competition. Often regarded as one of the most prolific combat sport athletes in the world, Lesnar is the only person to have won the primary heavyweight championships of 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
-
Michael Masai Ujiri OC is a professional basketball executive and former player who is the president of the Toronto Raptors in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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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 | 414 |
| 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 |