Bismarck State College

https://bismarckstate.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,167

2023 Average Net Price

$10,792

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,065

46.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

48%

366 Graduates

About

Bismarck State College is a higher education institution located in Burleigh County, ND. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Bismarck State College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (293 degrees awarded), Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology (65 degrees), and Registered Nursing (42 degrees).

In 2023, 1,033 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bismarck State College. 42.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 57.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (890 degrees), 17.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (50 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bismarck State College is $4,167, which is $−8,024 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bismarck State College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 793 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Bismarck State College is $4,167, which is $8,025 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,792.

In 2023, 38% of undergraduate students attending Bismarck State College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 25% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,167

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Bismarck State College was $4,167. The cost of tuition at Bismarck State College is $−8,025 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bismarck State College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,792

2023 Value

4.57%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Bismarck State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,792. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Bismarck State College grew by 4.57%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bismarck State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,830

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bismarck State College was of $7,830 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.14% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bismarck State College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

38% of undergraduate students at Bismarck State College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 7.32% with respect to 2022, when 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bismarck State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bismarck State College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 793 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Bismarck State College had a total enrollment of 4,065 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Bismarck State College is 1,875 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,190. This means that 46.1% of students enrolled at Bismarck State College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bismarck State College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.8% White, 4.16% Two or More Races, 4.11% Hispanic or Latino, 2.34% Black or African American, 1.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.664% Asian, and 0.148% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bismarck State College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (47.5%), followed by White Female (34.8%) and Two or More Races Male (2.84%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

46.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bismarck State College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,065 students. The full-time enrollment at Bismarck State College is 1,875 and the part-time enrollment is 2,190. This means that 46.1% of students enrolled at Bismarck State College are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bismarck State College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bismarck State College was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (62%), Bismarck State College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bismarck State College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,082 enrolled students
Two or More Races
169 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
167 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bismarck State College is 75.8% White, 4.16% Two or More Races, 4.11% Hispanic or Latino, 2.34% Black or African American, 1.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.664% Asian, and 0.148% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 427 students (10.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 163 fewer women than men received degrees from Bismarck State College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bismarck State College is white (890 degrees awarded). There were 17.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (50 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Bismarck State College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (293 degrees awarded), followed by Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology (65 degrees) and Registered Nursing (42 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bismarck State College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (186 degrees awarded), Construction (76 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (23 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bismarck State College are Other managers (104,891 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (96,939 people), Secondary school teachers (52,466 people), Construction managers (52,016 people), and Postsecondary teachers (50,957 people).

The most specialized majors at Bismarck State College in 2023 are Engineering Technologies (186 degrees awarded), Construction (76 degrees), Language & Linguistics (23 degrees), Agriculture (34 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (294 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bismarck State College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Bismarck State College are Engineering Technologies (186 degrees awarded), Construction (76 degrees), Language & Linguistics (23 degrees), Agriculture (34 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (294 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bismarck State College are Computer Systems Design (596,623 people), Elementary & secondary schools (174,949 people), Construction (145,469 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (120,247 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (87,611 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bismarck State College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
293 degrees awarded
Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology
65 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
42 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Bismarck State College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 293 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Bismarck State College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

598

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

435

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 598 degrees were awarded to men at Bismarck State College, which is 1.37 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (435).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bismarck State College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 100 degrees were awarded to men at Bismarck State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.515 times less than the 194 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 194 degrees were awarded to men at Bismarck State College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.94 times more than the 100 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Bismarck State College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.82% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
890 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
50 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bismarck State College is white (890 degrees awarded). There were 17.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (50 degrees).

0.678% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
520 degrees awarded
White Female
370 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bismarck State College is white male (520 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (370 degrees).

Operations

Bismarck State College has an endowment valued at nearly $26.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 32.3k (0.122%) compared to the 2.77% average return (416k on 15M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Bismarck State College had a total salary expenditure of 50.7M. Bismarck State College employs 52 Associate professors, 34 Assistant professors and 6 Professors. Most academics at Bismarck State College are Male Associate professor (27), Female Associate professor (25), and Male Assistant professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bismarck State College are: Management, with 43 employees, Service, with 38 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 37 employees.

Endowment

$26.4M

2023 Endowment

10.2%

growth from 2022

Bismarck State College has an endowment valued at about $26.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Bismarck State College grew 10.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.4M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bismarck State College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$20.1M

2023 Salaries

7.05%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Bismarck State College paid a median of $20.1M in salaries, which represents 39.7% of their overall expenditure ($50.7M) and a 7.05% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.12% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.29% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.29M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Bismarck State College paid a total of $6.29M to 96 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

52 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

43 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bismarck State College were Associate professor with 52 employees, Assistant professor with 34 employees, and Professor with 6 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bismarck State College were Management with 43 employees, Service with 38 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 37 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bismarck State College was Male Associate professor with 27 employees, Female Associate professor with 25 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 21 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bismarck State College.

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