C+

Above Average

Score: 58/100

Overall (traditional)

B+

Outcome Rating

79/100 · earnings-weighted

Bismarck State College

4-Year Public

📍 Bismarck, North Dakota 58506

🌐 https://bismarckstate.edu/

Bismarck State College — tuition $4,167 in-state, $6,251 out-of-state

Outcomes

65/100

Affordability

C+

59/100

Resources

67/100

Experience

B+

74/100

Prestige

27/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

4,065

Total Enrollment

48%

Graduation Rate

71%

Retention Rate

13.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$10,792

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Bismarck State College ▼

24% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

The campus ZIP (58506) has no residential market, so these figures average 1 nearby ZIP codes within 6 miles of campus (58501).

Avg Home Value

$310,510

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,015

1-Year Change

+9.1%

See full rental market data for 58501 →

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Bismarck State College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$54,277

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$50,401

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$11,533

Median debt at graduation

47.2%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

14.6%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 21% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 95th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (ND wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Bismarck State College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$100,668	$122,948	+80%	#10 of 1176	#9	$15,250

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

🏆 Where Bismarck State College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

of 57 schools

#10

Instrumentation Technology/Technician

of 24 schools

#11

Lineworker

of 38 schools

#15

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

of 100 schools

#20

Operations Management and Supervision

of 48 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$4,167	$6,251
Room	$4,062
Board	$4,238
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$17,995	$20,079

Financial Aid

87%

Receive Any Aid

24%

Receive Pell Grants

45%

Take Out Loans

$10,792

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$6,499
$30,001 - $48,000	$7,726
$48,001 - $75,000	$9,658
$75,001 - $110,000	$12,736
$110,001+	$13,615

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 316 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 112 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 104 grads/yr Operations Management and Supervision 51 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 45 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 43 grads/yr Lineworker 41 grads/yr Instrumentation Technology/Technician 28 grads/yr Spanish Language and Literature 25 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 24 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 24 grads/yr Farm/Farm and Ranch Management 21 grads/yr Industrial Technology/Technician 19 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 18 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 18 grads/yr Agricultural Business and Management, General 18 grads/yr Commercial and Advertising Art 16 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 15 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 14 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 14 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Bismarck State College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Computer and information systems managers

$171k/yr 667,100 jobs

Computer network architects

$130k/yr 179,200 jobs

Information security analysts

$125k/yr 182,800 jobs

Computer systems analysts

$104k/yr 521,100 jobs

Computer science teachers, postsecondary

$97k/yr 44,800 jobs

Computer network support specialists

$73k/yr 152,700 jobs

Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay

$101k/yr 23,400 jobs

Student Demographics

4,065

Total Students

49%

Women

47%

Traditional Age (18-24)

24%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 76%

Hispanic 4%

Black 2%

Asian 1%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 47%

Off-Campus (Renters) 24%

With Family 30%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~955 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 43%

Hybrid (Some Online) 23%

Fully Online 34%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 47%

25-64 (Adult) 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Bismarck State College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Bismarck State College?

Tuition at Bismarck State College is $4,167 for in-state students and $6,251 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,792.

What is the graduation rate at Bismarck State College?

The graduation rate at Bismarck State College is 48%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Bismarck State College a good school?

Bismarck State College has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Bismarck State College?

Bismarck State College has a total enrollment of 4,065 students.

Is there rental demand near Bismarck State College?

Yes! Approximately 24% of students at Bismarck State College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 955 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Bismarck area.

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