Bismarck State College

https://bismarckstate.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,167

2024 Average Net Price

$10,462

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

4,206

49.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

47.2%

376 Graduates

About

Bismarck State College is a higher education institution located in Burleigh County, ND. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Bismarck State College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (316 degrees awarded), Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology (82 degrees), and Registered Nursing (43 degrees).

In 2024, 1,073 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bismarck State College. 39.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 60.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (921 degrees), 17.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (52 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bismarck State College is $4,167, which is $−6,428 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Bismarck State College is $4,167, which is $6,428 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,462.

In 2024, 39% of undergraduate students attending Bismarck State College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,167

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bismarck State College was $4,167. The cost of tuition at Bismarck State College is $−6,428 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bismarck State College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,462

2024 Value

3.06%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Bismarck State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,462. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Bismarck State College grew by 3.06%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bismarck State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,300

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bismarck State College was of $8,300 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bismarck State College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

20%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

39% of undergraduate students at Bismarck State College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.63% with respect to 2023, when 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bismarck State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Bismarck State College had a total enrollment of 4,206 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Bismarck State College is 2,093 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,113. This means that 49.8% of students enrolled at Bismarck State College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bismarck State College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.6% White, 4.66% Two or More Races, 3.11% Hispanic or Latino, 2.95% Black or African American, 2.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.14% Asian, and 0.0951% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bismarck State College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (46.3%), followed by White Female (35.3%) and Two or More Races Male (2.67%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

49.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bismarck State College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,206 students. The full-time enrollment at Bismarck State College is 2,093 and the part-time enrollment is 2,113. This means that 49.8% of students enrolled at Bismarck State College are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bismarck State College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bismarck State College was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Bismarck State College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bismarck State College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,347 enrolled students
Two or More Races
196 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
131 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bismarck State College is 79.6% White, 4.66% Two or More Races, 3.11% Hispanic or Latino, 2.95% Black or African American, 2.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.14% Asian, and 0.0951% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 229 students (5.44%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 231 fewer women than men received degrees from Bismarck State College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bismarck State College is white (921 degrees awarded). There were 17.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (52 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Bismarck State College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (316 degrees awarded), followed by Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology (82 degrees) and Registered Nursing (43 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bismarck State College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (184 degrees awarded), Construction (55 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (25 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bismarck State College are Other managers (108,346 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (100,773 people), Construction managers (54,546 people), Secondary school teachers (52,490 people), and Software developers (50,722 people).

The most specialized majors at Bismarck State College in 2024 are Engineering Technologies (184 degrees awarded), Construction (55 degrees), Language & Linguistics (25 degrees), Agriculture (41 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (316 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bismarck State College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Bismarck State College are Engineering Technologies (184 degrees awarded), Construction (55 degrees), Language & Linguistics (25 degrees), Agriculture (41 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (316 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bismarck State College are Elementary & secondary schools (227,401 people), Construction (142,739 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (119,238 people), Computer Systems Design (87,570 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (67,762 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bismarck State College.

Most Common (2024)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
45 degrees awarded
Lineworker
33 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
18 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Bismarck State College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 45 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Bismarck State College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

652

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

421

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 652 degrees were awarded to men at Bismarck State College, which is 1.55 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (421).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bismarck State College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 110 degrees were awarded to men at Bismarck State College in Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications, which is 55 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 208 degrees were awarded to men at Bismarck State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.93 times more than the 108 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
921 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
52 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bismarck State College is white (921 degrees awarded). There were 17.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (52 degrees).

0.932% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
671 degrees awarded
White Male
644 degrees awarded
White Male
606 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bismarck State College is white male (671 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (644 degrees).

Operations

Bismarck State College has an endowment valued at nearly $35.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 89.3k (0.251%) compared to the 9.49% average return (1.27M on 13.4M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Bismarck State College had a total salary expenditure of 53.4M. Bismarck State College employs 48 Associate professors, 27 Assistant professors and 7 Professors. Most academics at Bismarck State College are Female Associate professor (24), Male Associate professor (24), and Male Assistant professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bismarck State College are: Management, with 53 employees, Service, with 42 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 41 employees.

Endowment

$35.6M

2024 Endowment

34.5%

growth from 2023

Bismarck State College has an endowment valued at about $35.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Bismarck State College grew 34.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $22.2M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bismarck State College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$22.7M

2024 Salaries

12.5%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Bismarck State College paid a median of $22.7M in salaries, which represents 42.4% of their overall expenditure ($53.4M) and a 12.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.05% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.12% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$5.91M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Bismarck State College paid a total of $5.91M to 88 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bismarck State College were Management with 53 employees, Service with 42 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 41 employees.

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