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Students attend North Dakota State College Of Science in Wahpeton, North Dakota, 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. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
North Dakota State College Of Science maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 2,457 students at North Dakota State College Of Science (as of 2005). A very high share of students at the school are male.
North Dakota State College Of Science has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. North Dakota State College Of Science offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
North Dakota State College Of Science
800 N 6th St
Wahpeton, ND 58076
General Phone: (701) 671-2403
Admissions Phone: (701) 671-2202
Financial Aid Phone: (701) 671-2207
http://www.ndscs.edu
North Dakota State College Of Science awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 149 | diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, small engine mechanics, industrial electronics tech, HVAC, vehicle maintenance |
| Engineering Technician | 136 | electronics tech, architectural engineering tech, civil engineering tech, HVAC tech, construction engineering tech |
| Liberal Arts | 132 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 69 | agricultural production, agricultural machine operation, agricultural supply |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 57 | licensed practical nurse |
| Production Trades | 54 | machinist, machine shop assistant, welding |
| Medical Support And Technology | 52 | dental hygienist, dental assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Business And Management | 32 | accounting, finance |
| Office And Administration | 29 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 22 | computer and info science, computer applications programming |
| Medical Adminstration | 18 | medical records tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 15 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Construction Trades | 14 | plumbing |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 6 | chef training |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | technical teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for North Dakota State College Of Science in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 627 | 32 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 109 | 15 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 50 | 9 |
In 2005, North Dakota State College Of Science had a total enrollment of 2,457 students (2,055 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | 63% |
| Minnesota | 24% |
| South Dakota | 7% |
| Montana | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 21 % |
North Dakota State College Of Science offers campus housing for 1,485 of its 2,055 (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.
Admissions Phone Number: (701) 671-2202
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,516 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,542 |
| Room and board | $ 4,460 |
| Room charge | $ 1,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,498 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,824 |
Financial Aid:
North Dakota State College Of Science participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 299600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (701) 671-2207
North Dakota State College Of Science has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 56 | 23 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $53,676 | 0 | * |
*: 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 | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 52 | $40,863 | 22 | $41,310 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $37,513 | 7 | $36,598 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $37,390 | 7 | $34,735 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 79 | $39,647 | 40 | $38,694 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 66 | 25 | 91 |
| Football | 51 | 0 | 51 |
| Basketball | 13 | 10 | 23 |
| Track | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 13 | 13 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Finance, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration 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 ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
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
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets North Dakota State College Of Science Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| 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 placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education 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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