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Bismarck State College, also known as BSC, is a public, comprehensive, two-year and four-year Community College located in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States. It was founded in the year 1939. BSC is the fourth largest college under the North Dakota university system. BSC offers more than 20 bachelor degrees, various graduate programs, over 30 technical programs, and more than 140 online courses in diverse areas of study.
BSC’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. It is a member of the NJCAA and takes part in several intercollegiate games and events. Their athletics teams are nicknamed the Mystics. The Mystics participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, and volleyball.
Students attend Bismarck State in Bismarck, ND, a small city. The school is a public institution. Bismarck State degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in engineering technician and liberal arts.
Applicants to Bismarck State appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Bismarck State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 3,591 students at the school (as of 2007).
Bismarck State offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Bismarck State College, an innovative community college, offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities."
More complete details are provided below.
Bismarck State College
1500 Edwards Ave
Bismarck, ND 58506-5587
General Phone: (701) 224-5400
http://www.bismarckstate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 424 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 182 | electronics tech, industrial production tech, industrial tech, engineering technology, nuclearn engineering tech, surveying tech |
| Construction Trades | 56 | lineworker, carpentry |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 54 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Mechanics And Repair | 31 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 18 | farm management, agricultural management |
| Office And Administration | 16 | office data entry, administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer networking, web design |
| Medical Support And Technology | 14 | surgical tech, clinical and medical lab science, medical lab tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 13 | commercial art |
| Business And Management | 13 | business |
| Production Trades | 11 | welding |
| Family And Social Work | 8 | human services, social work |
| Law | 6 | legal secretary |
| Medical Administration | 6 | medical secretary |
| Hospitality | 4 | hospitality administration, restaurant and food services management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 2 | criminal justice and safety |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | teacher aide |
Number of programs and degrees for Bismarck State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 736 | 32 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 138 | 18 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 2 |
In 2007, Bismarck State had a total enrollment of 3,591 students (2,763 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Bismarck State offers campus housing for 205 of its 2,763 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bismarck, North Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Dakota Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,132 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,413 |
| Room and board | $ 4,004 |
| Room charge | $ 1,557 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,447 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,750 |
Financial Aid:
Bismarck State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 298800)
Bismarck State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 36 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 23 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 8 | $53,735 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $54,158 | 3 | $47,608 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $53,876 | 5 | $51,211 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $52,162 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $48,149 | 15 | $43,515 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $42,116 | 14 | $39,129 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $38,037 | 6 | $36,067 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 56 | $44,516 | 37 | $40,873 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Basketball | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 7 | 7 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Lineworker
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
Restaurant/Food Services Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bismarck State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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