Bismarck State College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5419 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1521 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1439 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 14 | In North Dakota |
| #2 of 3 | In Bismarck |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,771
- Male:Female Ratio
- 52:48
- 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.
912 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,294 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 | 2768 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 451 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 182 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 172 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 90 (2%) |
| Asian | 28 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 22 (0.6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 20 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (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
- $4,239
- 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 | $976 |
| Fee in-state | $976 |
| Fee out-of-state | $976 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 438 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,830 |
| Room charge | $3,832 |
| Meal charge | $3,998 |
Bismarck State College majors
Bismarck State College has granted 57 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 | 266 | |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 91 | |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 47 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 43 | |
| Instrumentation Technology & Technician | 34 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 28 | |
| Farm & Farm and Ranch Management | 27 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 26 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 26 | |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 18 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 15 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 11 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 10 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 10 | |
| Lineworker | 10 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 9 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology & Technician | 9 | |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 8 | |
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 8 | |
| Carpentry & Carpenter | 6 | |
| Environmental Control Technologies & Technicians, Other | 5 | |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 5 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 5 | |
| Human Services, General | 4 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 4 | |
| Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Medical Administrative & Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 3 | |
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 3 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Legal Administrative Assistant & Secretary | 2 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 2 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 1 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Nuclear Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Petroleum Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 696 | 57 |
Bismarck State College has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 44% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 52% | 49% |
Publications & Citations
Bismarck State College has published 194 scientific papers with 1,174 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Surgery, Chemistry, Physics, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 13 |
| 1992 | 3 | 17 |
| 1993 | 2 | 10 |
| 1994 | 3 | 4 |
| 1995 | 2 | 8 |
| 1996 | 2 | 13 |
| 1997 | 1 | 10 |
| 1998 | 2 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 |
| 2000 | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 | 2 | 12 |
| 2002 | 4 | 24 |
| 2003 | 7 | 14 |
| 2004 | 1 | 17 |
| 2005 | 3 | 14 |
| 2006 | 4 | 34 |
| 2007 | 3 | 19 |
| 2008 | 4 | 29 |
| 2009 | 6 | 38 |
| 2010 | 3 | 47 |
| 2011 | 1 | 36 |
| 2012 | 2 | 48 |
| 2013 | 2 | 42 |
| 2014 | 7 | 53 |
| 2015 | 8 | 51 |
| 2016 | 11 | 45 |
| 2017 | 9 | 33 |
| 2018 | 4 | 45 |
| 2019 | 1 | 52 |
| 2020 | 4 | 79 |
| 2021 | 2 | 54 |
| 2022 | 2 | 55 |
| 2023 | 3 | 38 |
Notable alumni
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Brock Lesnar
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighterprofessional wrestlerplayer of American football
- Biography
-
Brock Edward Lesnar is an American professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist, amateur wrestler, and professional American football player. He is currently signed to WWE. In WWE, he is designated a "free agent", allowing him to appear on both the Raw and SmackDown brands. 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, the 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
-
Masai Michael Ujiri is a British-born Nigerian/Kenyan-Canadian 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 | 393 |
| 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 |