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General Contact
- School Code: 298800
- Phone: (701) 277-3889
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
83%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
82FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,960Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Liberal Arts Degree
The liberal arts program at Bismarck State College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other North Dakota colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.
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Bismarck State College (BSC)
4012 19th Avenue SW, Fargo, ND
Bismarck State College, located in Bismarck, North Dakota, was founded in 1939 and is the third largest institution in the North Dakota University System. The school is a comprehensive community college that also offers four year programs that result in specific bachelor's degrees. The school is dedicated to providing opportunities for students both locally, and within the system of schools, facilitating transfer and graduate program options for students seeking such opportunities.
Academics
Bismarck State College offers education for both transfer and career options. Transfer programs allow students to pursue education in a specific area after completing the first two years locally. Students may exercise this option if their desired bachelor program is unavailable at BSC. Students may also pursue career training options for the purposes of long term employment after graduation.
These programs take between one and two years and result in training and education in a specific high demand field , followed by entry into the workforce as a qualified professional. Bachelor and Graduate level programs are also available, both having stricter admission requirements and curricula.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Admissions requirements at BSU will vary based on the type of program an individual wishes to enroll in. Associate level programs require students to be eighteen years of age or have a high school diploma. Students should supply transcripts and test scores if available. Meeting with a counselor and participating in orientation is also encouraged.
Bachelor level and higher programs require more stringent applications and admissions requirements. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships, awarded based on need determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. BSC offers an associate's degree program in liberal arts.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 136 |
Female | 210 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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American Indian | 4 |
Asian | 1 |
Black | 6 |
Hispanic | 12 |
White | 306 |
Multiple Races | 8 |
Non Resident Alien | 2 |
Unknown | 7 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Liberal Arts program at BSC, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Description
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the applicants Bismarck State College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Bismarck State College may provide student services including:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Bismarck State College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Volleyball