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Williston State College, WSC, is a public educational institute in Williston, North Dakota that was founded in 1957. WSC offers transfer programs which lead to Associate in Science and Associate in Arts degrees. The college campus covers 80 acres.
The athletics teams of WSC, which are known as the Tetons, are active in men’s baseball, men's and women's basketball, and women’s volleyball teams. They participate in the Mon-Dak athletic conference. WSC is also home to numerous student organization such as the Agri-Business Club, the Computer and Technology Club, the Astronomy Club, WSC Auto Skills USA Club, and the Physical Therapist Assistant Club (PTA).
WSC awards more than 350,000 dollars in scholarships from up to sixty different scholarship funds every year.
Williston State College is in a self-contained town, in Williston, ND. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Williston State College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Williston State College include therapy and counseling and liberal arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Williston State College does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Williston State College, in 2007-2008, had 735 students (555 full-time equivalent).
The school 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
http://www.wsc.nodak.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 73 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 57 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Medical Administration | 20 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Therapy and Counseling | 19 | massage therapy, physical therapist assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 10 | mental health services tech, speech pathology |
| Business and Management | 7 | accounting technology, entrepreneurship, marketing |
| Mechanics and Repair | 7 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 4 | agriculture |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | data processing tech, network management |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 3 | various plant science courses |
| Office and Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | teacher aide |
Number of programs and degrees for Williston State College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 156 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 48 | 13 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Williston State College had a total enrollment of 735 students (555 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
Williston State College offers campus housing for 130 of its 555 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,130 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,338 |
| Room and board | $ 4,300 |
| Room charge | $ 1,324 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,894 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,224 |
Financial Aid:
Williston State College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 300700)
Williston State College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $47,543 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $49,187 | 3 | $45,793 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $29,432 | 6 | $33,564 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $38,322 | 11 | $38,002 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 24 | 22 | 46 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Baseball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 9 | 9 |
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
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Plant Sciences, Other
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 ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (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 On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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