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Bismarck State College

Bismarck State College is a small, public institution located in Bismarck, nd. Founded in 1939, Bismarck State College offers undergraduate degrees in 61 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 2,561 undergraduates
cost $5,143 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Bismarck State College? Here’s what we know about who has! Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate N/A
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average 20
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $35
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Bismarck State College is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $5,143
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,830
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $3,400
Cost of attendance* $17,473
Average financial aid package $10,702
Estimated cost $6,771 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $7,227
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,830
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $3,400
Cost of attendance* $19,557
Average financial aid package $10,702
Estimated cost $8,855 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Bismarck State College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,561, with gender binary students split 58% male and 42% female.

Total enrollment

3,771

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
81%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
2%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
2%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

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Campus info

map 1500 Edwards Ave., Bismarck, ND 58506-5587
phone 701-224-5400
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Popular clubs & activities

Intramural sports

Campus crusade

Student government association

Concert/chamber choir

Drama club

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Bismarck State College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Bismarck State College?

Bismarck State College is located in Bismarck, nd.

What is the acceptance rate at Bismarck State College? 

The acceptance rate for Bismarck State College is N/A.

What’s the average GPA for Bismarck State College?

The average high school GPA for Bismarck State College students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Bismarck State College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Bismarck State College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $69,892.

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Certain content is referenced from Peterson’s Data 2024.

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