Williston State College is in a self-contained town, in Williston, North Dakota. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Williston State College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include therapy and counseling.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Williston State College offers open admission. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at Williston State College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 947 students (688 full-time equivalent).
Williston State College is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
More complete details are provided below.
Williston State College
1410 University Ave
Williston, ND 58801-1326
General Phone: (701) 774-4200
Admissions Phone: (701) 774-4210
Financial Aid Phone: (701) 774-4244
http://www.wsc.nodak.edu
Williston State College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 100 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 53 | licensed practical nurse |
| Therapy And Counseling | 51 | massage therapy, physical therapist assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 17 | medical transcription, medical records tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 17 | diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics |
| Business And Management | 15 | marketing, entrepreneurship, accounting technology |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 5 | agriculture |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | data processing tech, network management |
| Office And Administration | 3 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Williston State College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 220 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 43 | 10 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 2 | 2 |
In 2005, Williston State College had a total enrollment of 947 students (688 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | 69% |
| Montana | 21% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| South Dakota | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
| Part-Time | 10 % |
Williston State College offers campus housing for 126 of its 688 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Williston, North Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Dakota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (701) 774-4210
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,029 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,844 |
| Room and board | $ 3,500 |
| Room charge | $ 1,060 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,740 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Williston State College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 300700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (701) 774-4244
Williston State College 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 | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $37,593 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 13 | $32,108 | 10 | $32,121 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $33,288 | 13 | $33,248 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20 | 28 | 48 |
| Basketball | 9 | 15 | 24 |
| Baseball | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 13 | 13 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Williston State College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
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
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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