Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College is one of the nine public 4-year colleges in North Dakota. The campus is located in an urban area, in Bismarck.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,756 students attend the school. Every year 44% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Bismarck State College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,032, and fees were $800. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $8,096 and $800 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students3,756 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate- |
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North Dakota State University-Main Campus
190 miles away |
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University of North Dakota
191 miles away |
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Minnesota State University Moorhead
191 miles away |
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Rasmussen College - Moorhead Campus
191 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1966 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $35 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $126/credit | |
| In State Students | $126/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $337/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $5,670 | $5,670 | $15,165 |
| ADN | 70 | $8,820 | $8,820 | $23,590 |
| BSN | 125 | $15,750 | $15,750 | $42,125 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 86% of Bismarck State College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 25% | $3,733 |
| Other Federal Grant | 22% | $166 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 51% | $1,793 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 26% | $1,838 |
| Federal Student Loans | 53% | $4,854 |
| Private Loans | 10% | $5,981 |
$9,320
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,534 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$7,556 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,679 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,659 |
| Over $110,000$12,405 |
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Student Population
3,756
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,570
Women
2,186
Men
55%
Full-time
45%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
87% |
|
Hispanic |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Black/African American |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and North Dakota state board of nursing.
