C
Average
Score: 48/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
67/100 · earnings-weighted

Williston State College

2-Year Public
📍 Williston, North Dakota 58801
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 39%
Outcomes
C
50/100
Affordability
B
70/100
Resources
C+
55/100
Experience
C
50/100
Prestige
F
13/100

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

912
Total Enrollment
39%
Graduation Rate
63%
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$8,621
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Williston State College ▼

23% 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.

Avg Home Value
$377,133
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,256
1-Year Change
+6.7%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$44,017
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$39,524
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,099
Median debt at graduation
41.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
20.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 23% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 80th 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 Williston State College

Median pay of associate'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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$60,944$70,952-12%#853 of 962#836$17,841
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$31,871$49,878+13%#96 of 947#86$6,700
Business Administration, Management and Operations$36,138$47,706-2%#305 of 547#261$7,175

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.

For parents & investors

The Williston State College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $377,133
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,256/mo — vs ~$456/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 58801 (2.6% cap, Williston)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,310 $3,310
Room $4,100
Board $4,481
Total Cost (On-Campus) $18,019 $18,019

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
29%
Receive Pell Grants
14%
Take Out Loans
$8,621
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,393
$30,001 - $48,000$3,557
$48,001 - $75,000$8,367
$75,001 - $110,000$11,433
$110,001+$12,224

Student Demographics

912
Total Students
63%
Women
62%
Traditional Age (18-24)
23%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 56%
Hispanic 16%
Black 4%
Asian 1%
Two or More 9%
Non-Resident 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 52%
Off-Campus (Renters) 23%
With Family 25%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~209 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 21%
Hybrid (Some Online) 48%
Fully Online 31%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 62%
25-64 (Adult) 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Williston 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 Williston State College?
Tuition at Williston State College is $3,310 for in-state students and $3,310 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,621.
What is the graduation rate at Williston State College?
The graduation rate at Williston State College is 39%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Williston State College a good school?
Williston State College has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Williston State College?
Williston State College has a total enrollment of 912 students.
Is there rental demand near Williston State College?
Yes! Approximately 23% of students at Williston State College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 209 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Williston area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology