Williston State College
Location and Contact Information
1410 University AveWilliston, ND 58801-1326
USA
Main Tel: (701) 774-4200
Web Site
The campus is in a self-contained town.
Overview
Williston State College, WSC, was established in 1957. It was originally known as University of North Dakota-Williston. WSC is now a public college in Williston, North Dakota. It grants the Associate of Arts, and Associate of Applied Science degrees in agriculture, general and technical studies, entrepreneurship, marketing management, massage therapy, and nursing. A number of certificate courses and diploma programs are also available.
Williston State College supports a variety of on-campus clubs and organizations. Students are members of the Agri-Business Club, the Computer and Technology Club, the Astronomy Club, Skills USA, the Physical Therapist Assistant Club, the Student Nurses Organization, and the Student Senate. WSC also hosts the Phi Theta Kappa-Alpha Rho Iota Chapter. In addition, students publish an on-campus journal called "The Teton Echo".
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,392 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,700 |
| Room | $ 1,390 |
| Board | $ 1,988 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other | $ 3,224 |
Financial Aid
Williston State College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 86% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 78% | $3,404 |
| Institutional Grant | 64% | $2,402 |
| Federal Grant | 31% | $3,327 |
| Pell Grant | 31% | $3,110 |
| Other Federal Grant | 10% | $682 |
| State or Local Grant | 10% | $693 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 37% | $4,241 |
| Federal Loan | 37% | $4,241 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Williston State College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin College | Sherman, TX | 1,298 |
| 2 | York College | York, NE | 396 |
| 3 | Ripon College | Ripon, WI | 1,057 |
| 4 | Dawson Community College | Glendive, MT | 414 |
| 5 | Gordon College | Wenham, MA | 1,717 |
| 6 | Westmont College | Santa Barbara, CA | 1,340 |
| 7 | Hiram College | Hiram, OH | 1,360 |
| 8 | University of Minnesota-Morris | Morris, MN | 1,607 |
| 9 | Lyon College | Batesville, AR | 458 |
| 10 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | Geneva, NY | 2,078 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 153 | 17 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 46 | 12 |
| 2-4 year degree | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 14 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 14 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 7 |
Students
Student enrollment was 855 in 2009-2010 (525 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 66% of the student body. About 12% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Williston State College provides on-campus housing for 120 of its 525 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
- Agriculture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
- Plant Sciences
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Physical Therapist Assistant