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North Dakota State College of Science
- 800 N 6th St
- Wahpeton, ND 58076
- OPEID College Code: 00299600
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- General Phone: (701) 671-2403
- President: Dr. John Richman
- Website: www.ndscs.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 2,417

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- The North Dakota State College of Science is a comprehensive,
associate degree granting college founded on a tradition of quality
and integrity. We deliver learner-focused education through a
unique and evolving collegiate experience. Using innovative delivery
strategies, NDSCS anticipates and responds to statewide and regional
needs by providing access to occupational/technical programs,
transfer programs, and workforce training.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- 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
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 92% | 56% | 50% | 29% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,467 | $1,413 | $755 | $442 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.5% | 4.6% | 6.8% |
| Number in Default | 37 | 52 | 64 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,056 | 1,120 | 940 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,396 | $3,757 | $3,516 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,099 | $9,197 | $8,542 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,868 | $4,638 | $4,460 |
| Other Expenses | $2,812 | $2,805 | $2,824 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,976 | $12,000 | $11,600 |
| Out of State | $18,679 | $17,440 | $16,626 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,296 | $4,557 | $4,316 |
| Out of State | $10,999 | $9,997 | $9,342 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,296 | $4,557 | $4,316 |
| Out of State | $10,999 | $9,997 | $9,342 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,417 Undergraduate: 2,417
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,394 Female: 1,023
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,394 Female: 1,023
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,746 Part-Time: 671
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,746 Part-Time: 671
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 9 | 0.4% |
| American Indian | 32 | 1% |
| Black | 62 | 3% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 0.7% |
| White | 2,288 | 95% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 210 | 9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 437 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 880 | 36% |
| Ages 22-24 | 342 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 189 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 102 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 69 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 121 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 66 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.04% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 444 | 322 | 122 |
| Faculty Status | 217 | 127 | 90 |
| Tenured Faculty | 76 | 75 | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 238 | 123 | 115 |
| Primarily Instruction | 238 | 123 | 115 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 23 | 23 | - |
| Other Professionals | 28 | 27 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 155 | 149 | 6 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 40 | 38 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 24 | 24 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 46 | 45 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $44,802 (119) | $44,438 (80) | $45,550 (39) |
| Professor | $57,441 (3) | $59,603 (2) | $53,116 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $46,313 (65) | $45,673 (46) | $47,864 (19) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,937 (24) | $41,719 (15) | $44,968 (9) |
| Instructor | $41,447 (26) | $41,711 (17) | $40,948 (9) |
| Lecturer | $40,668 (1) | - (-) | $40,668 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,865 (4) | $59,865 (4) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $62,646 (1) | $62,646 (1) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,435 (1) | $66,435 (1) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $55,190 (2) | $55,190 (2) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $44,938 (123) | $44,654 (84) | $45,550 (39) |
| Professor | $57,441 (3) | $59,603 (2) | $53,116 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $46,388 (66) | $45,791 (47) | $47,864 (19) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,394 (25) | $42,509 (16) | $44,968 (9) |
| Instructor | $41,712 (28) | $42,074 (19) | $40,948 (9) |
| Lecturer | $40,668 (1) | - (-) | $40,668 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $112,645 | $72,965 | $39,680 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 65% | 35% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 97 | 71 | 26 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 97 | 71 | 26 |
| Basketball | 27 | 15 | 12 |
| Football | 56 | 56 | - |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $12,174 | $13,315 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 6 | 6 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 5 | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 70%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 42% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 41% |
| Female | 44% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 17% |
| American Indian | 23% |
| Black | 41% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| White | 43% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 13 | 17 |
| Liquor Related | 20 | 19 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 12 | 12 |
| Liquor Related | 7 | 12 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 40 | 32 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 17 | 11 |
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