Students attend Bismarck State in Bismarck, North Dakota, 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.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 3,368 students at Bismarck State (as of 2005).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Bismarck State offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Bismarck State College, a Learning First college, provides a high quality learning-centered education that maximizes student learning and makes students partners in their education. As a comprehensive community college in the North Dakota University System, Bismarck State College offers broad-ranging, flexible, and innovative educational opportunities. We participate in partnerships that promote economic development, we provide cultural enrichment, and we champion integrity, citizenship, and the improvement of life through lifelong learning."
More complete details are provided below.
Bismarck State College
1500 Edwards Ave
Bismarck, ND 58506-5587
General Phone: (701) 224-5400
Admissions Phone: (701) 224-5429
Financial Aid Phone: (701) 224-5441
http://www.bismarckstate.edu
Bismarck State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 348 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 166 | industrial production tech, electronics tech, industrial tech, engineering technology |
| Construction Trades | 48 | lineworker, carpentry |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 47 | EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Mechanics And Repair | 46 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair |
| Office And Administration | 29 | office data entry, administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 23 | computer networking |
| Production Trades | 16 | welding |
| Hospitality | 15 | hospitality administration |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 14 | commercial art |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 11 | agricultural management, farm management |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 11 | surgical tech, clinical and medical lab science, medical lab tech |
| Business And Management | 9 | business |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | social work |
| Law | 6 | legal secretary |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Adminstration | 3 | medical secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Bismarck State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 632 | 27 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 172 | 15 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Bismarck State had a total enrollment of 3,368 students (2,560 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | 92% |
| Montana | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 1 % |
Bismarck State offers campus housing for 212 of its 2,560 (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.
Admissions Phone Number: (701) 224-5429
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,767 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,490 |
| Room and board | $ 3,564 |
| Room charge | $ 1,346 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,219 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (701) 224-5441
Bismarck State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 13 | $49,911 | 4 | $36,319 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $49,528 | 5 | $39,855 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $47,597 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $44,152 | 11 | $40,645 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 25 | $40,939 | 17 | $34,902 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $34,865 | 6 | $30,981 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 51 | $42,051 | 36 | $36,661 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| Basketball | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Baseball | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 4 | 6 |
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
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Lineworker
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
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 ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
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 13% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in hospitality (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | 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 placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
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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