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Bismarck State College (BSC)
- 1500 Edwards Ave
- Bismarck, ND 58506
- OPEID College Code: 00298800
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- General Phone: (701) 224-5400
- President: Larry Skogen
- Website: www.bismarckstate.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 3,591
- College Alias: BSC

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Bismarck State College, an innovative community college, offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 78%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 63% | 28% | 15% | 18% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,060 | $3,157 | $544 | $1,120 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.1% | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| Number in Default | 45 | 43 | 48 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,430 | 1,430 | 1,061 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,132 | $3,010 | $2,767 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,413 | $7,087 | $6,490 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,004 | $3,813 | $3,564 |
| Other Expenses | $2,750 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,004 | $3,813 | $3,564 |
| Other Expenses | $2,750 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,750 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $10,636 | $10,323 | $9,831 |
| Out of State | $14,917 | $14,400 | $13,554 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $10,636 | $10,323 | $9,831 |
| Out of State | $14,917 | $14,400 | $13,554 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,632 | $6,510 | $6,267 |
| Out of State | $10,913 | $10,587 | $9,990 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,591 Undergraduate: 3,591
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,912 Female: 1,679
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,912 Female: 1,679
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,345 Part-Time: 1,246
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,345 Part-Time: 1,246
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 5 | 0.1% |
| American Indian | 116 | 3% |
| Black | 35 | 1% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 0.9% |
| White | 3,226 | 90% |
| Unknown | 158 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 115 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 565 | 16% |
| Ages 20-21 | 997 | 28% |
| Ages 22-24 | 604 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 455 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 246 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 171 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 312 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 121 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.03% |
| Age Uknown | 4 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 433 | 269 | 164 |
| Faculty Status | 270 | 110 | 160 |
| Tenured Faculty | 58 | 58 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 270 | 110 | 160 |
| Primarily Instruction | 270 | 110 | 160 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 31 | 31 | - |
| Other Professionals | 51 | 49 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 81 | 79 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 28 | 27 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 9 | 9 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 21 | 21 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,067 (93) | $44,516 (56) | $40,873 (37) |
| Professor | $50,672 (6) | $52,162 (4) | $47,694 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $46,104 (34) | $48,149 (19) | $43,515 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $41,120 (42) | $42,116 (28) | $39,129 (14) |
| Instructor | $36,962 (11) | $38,037 (5) | $36,067 (6) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,092 (17) | $53,876 (12) | $51,211 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,311 (10) | $53,735 (8) | $56,616 (2) |
| Instructor | $51,351 (7) | $54,158 (4) | $47,608 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,124 (110) | $44,439 (68) | $40,996 (42) |
| Professor | $50,672 (6) | $52,162 (4) | $47,694 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $46,104 (34) | $48,149 (19) | $43,515 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $41,758 (52) | $42,527 (36) | $40,028 (16) |
| Instructor | $38,927 (18) | $40,826 (9) | $37,029 (9) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $56,622 | $28,672 | $27,950 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 51% | 49% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 60 | 35 | 25 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 57 | 35 | 22 |
| Baseball | 17 | 17 | - |
| Basketball | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| Golf | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $17,703 | $11,289 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,400 | $3,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 32% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 27% |
| Female | 39% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | 16% |
| Black | 25% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 33% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 1 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
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