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Bismarck State College

Public
Urban
4-year degree

Reported admit rate: 95.8%Year unverified
Tuition per year: ₹6,88,615Out-of-state
Students: 2,839Undergraduates
Students per teacher: 13Student to faculty

About

Bismarck State College (BSC) is a public college in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States. It is the third largest college in the North Dakota University System with 4,206 students enrolled for the 2024-2025 academic year. Established in 1939, it is a comprehensive community college that offers the first two years of education toward a bachelor's degree in most fields as well as 14+ bachelor's degrees and several undergraduate programs in conjunction with other university system institutions. In 2020, Bismarck State College became the first polytechnic college in North Dakota. Approximately 35 technical programs are offered and more than 150 courses are offered online. Unique to the institution are degrees in energy, including power and process plant technology, nuclear power technology, electric power technology, and renewable energy.

Admissions planning estimate

96% baseline · Medium data confidence

Sensitivity range: 81%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Open-admission institution policy (IPEDS 2024); 96% is a planning prior conditional on eligibility, not an observed admit rate. Selective programmes may differ.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

Reported admit rate

95.8%admitted

96 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 1,463

Offered a place 1,402

Enrolled 780

55.6% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1010-1220

4001600

ACT composite16-22

136

What a year costs

₹15,69,040 published cost of attendance, per year

Tuition₹6,88,615
Housing₹7,77,099
Books & supplies₹1,03,325

Sticker price ₹15,69,040

After aid (average) ₹9,64,682

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹4,92,861

Out-of-state ₹6,88,615

Average aid awarded: ₹10,65,658 a year.

Outcomes and support

76.8%

Retention

47.2%

Graduation

39%

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From out of state

One teacher for every 13 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 80.4%

Multiracial 5.1%

Hispanic 4.1%

African American 3.8%

Native American 2.1%

Unknown 1.6%

Asian 1.4%

Pacific Islander 0.1%

5 programmes

Certificate
Diploma
Associate
Transfer
Bachelor's

Programmes

Programme	Level
Business Administration, Management and Operations	bachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	bachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate95.8%

Total Applicants1463

Admitted Applicants1402

Enrolled Applicants780

Application Fee₹3,288

Fee Waiver AvailableNo

SAT/ACT RequirementNot required

GPA RequirementNot required

Class Rank RequirementNot required

Recommendations RequiredNot required

AP Credit AwardedYes

AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1010

SAT Composite 75th %1220

ACT Composite 25th %16

ACT Composite 75th %22

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹4,92,861

Out-of-State Tuition₹6,88,615

Average Housing Cost₹7,77,099

Books & Supplies₹1,03,325

Average Net Price₹9,64,682

Students Receiving Aid39%

Average Aid Awarded₹10,65,658

Out-of-State Students8%

Student Body Diversity

African American3.77%

Asian1.44%

Hispanic4.09%

White80.35%

Multiracial5.14%

Native American2.11%

Pacific Islander0.07%

International1.41%

Unknown Race1.62%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic

School SettingUrban

Years4

Graduation Rate47.24%

Retention Rate76.81%

Student/Faculty Ratio13:1

Total Undergraduates2839

Contact

Street Address1500 Edwards Ave

ZIP Code58501

Phone(701) 224-5429

Websitehttps://bismarckstate.edu

Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/