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North Dakota State College of Science, also known as NDSCS, is located in Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States. It was founded in 1903 as the North Dakota State School of Science. It settled on its present name in 1987. It is part of the North Dakota University System. The college also has a Skills and Technology Training Center located in Fargo. The college campus is beautifully located in Wahpeton. NDSCS offers several degree and certificate programs and is made up of the following academic units:
The sports teams of NDSCS are known as the Wildcats and Lady Wildcats. The college participates in a wide variety of sports including football, men’s and women’s basketball, and softball.
Students attend North Dakota State College Of Science in Wahpeton, ND, a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. North Dakota State College Of Science degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in agricultural science and management, engineering technician, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
Applicants to North Dakota State College Of Science appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. North Dakota State College Of Science has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 2,417 students at the school (as of 2007). A very high share of students at North Dakota State College Of Science are male.
The school has a residential or campus feel. North Dakota State College Of Science 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:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
North Dakota State College Of Science
800 N 6th St
Wahpeton, ND 58076
General Phone: (701) 671-2403
http://www.ndscs.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 145 | electronics tech, architectural engineering tech, civil engineering tech, HVAC tech, construction engineering tech, manufacturing tech, electrical/electronic tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 127 | diesel mechanics, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, small engine mechanics, vehicle maintenance, HVAC, industrial electronics tech |
| Liberal Arts | 110 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Production Trades | 109 | welding, machinist, machine shop assistant, tool and die tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 61 | licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support And Technology | 56 | dental hygienist, dental assistant, pharmacy tech, mental health services tech |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 27 | agricultural management, agricultural machine tech, agricultural supply, agricultural production, agricultural machine operation |
| Construction Trades | 18 | plumbing, construction manager |
| Business And Management | 18 | business management, finance, accounting |
| Medical Administration | 17 | medical records tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer and info science, computer applications programming |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 9 | chef training |
| Office And Administration | 6 | administrative assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 3 | teacher aide, technical teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for North Dakota State College Of Science in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 541 | 41 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 99 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 91 | 16 |
In 2007, North Dakota State College Of Science had a total enrollment of 2,417 students (1,971 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 36% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | 70% |
| Minnesota | 19% |
| South Dakota | 5% |
| Montana | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 64 % |
North Dakota State College Of Science offers campus housing for 1,485 of its 1,971 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Wahpeton, 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 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,396 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,099 |
| Room and board | $ 4,868 |
| Room charge | $ 1,501 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,728 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,812 |
Financial Aid:
North Dakota State College Of Science participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 299600)
North Dakota State College Of Science has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 51 | 20 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 25 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $59,865 | 0 | * |
*: 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 | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 46 | $45,673 | 19 | $47,864 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $41,719 | 9 | $44,968 |
| Instructor | academic year | 17 | $41,711 | 9 | $40,948 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 80 | $44,438 | 39 | $45,550 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 48 | 16 | 64 |
| Football | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| Basketball | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 6 | 6 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets North Dakota State College Of Science Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education 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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