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Bismarck State College, also known as BSC, is a comprehensive community college located in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States. It was established in the year 1939. It is the fourth largest college under the North Dakota university system. The college enrolls more than 3,000 students annually. BSC offers a wide variety of bachelor degrees in diverse areas of study. The college also offers more than 30 technical programs and over 150 online education courses.
BSC’s athletic department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams. They are nicknamed the Mystics. The campus is home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations that are based on the varied interests of the students. These include the Agriculture, Technology & Natural Resources Club, Anime Club, and Campus Crusade.
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Campus Location1500 Edwards Ave
Bismarck, ND 58506-5587
USA
Main Tel: (701) 224-5400
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Bismarck State College HighlightsWhere Bismarck State College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in engineering technician, liberal arts, and construction trades.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High male/female ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 736 | 32 | | 1-2 year certificate | 138 | 18 | | < 1 year certificate | 1 | 2 |
Bismarck State StudentsThe student enrollment at Bismarck State was 3,591 in 2007 (2,763 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,132 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,413 | | Room | $ 1,557 | | Board | $ 2,447 | | Books and supplies | $ 750 | | Other | $ 2,750 |
Financial Aid: Bismarck State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 58 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 34 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 18 |
Housing and MealsBismarck State provides on-campus housing for 205 of its 2,763 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (18 awarded) - Agricultural Business and Management
- Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (13 awarded) COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (16 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (56 awarded) - Carpentry/Carpenter
- Lineworker
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (1 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (182 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technology
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (8 awarded) - Human Services
- Social Work
HOSPITALITY (4 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
- Restaurant/Food Services Management
LAW (6 awarded) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS (424 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (31 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (14 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (54 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (16 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (13 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (11 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (2 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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