North Dakota State College of Science - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

North Dakota State College of Science is a 2-4 years, public school located in Wahpeton, North Dakota.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $5,974 for North Dakota residents and $6,973 for other students on average. It offers 75 degree programs through 33 Certificate, 42 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 3 programs (2 Certificate, 1 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	800 N 6th St, Wahpeton, ND
Phone	701-671-2403
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$5,974 Out-of-State$6,973
Student Population »	3,367 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	55%
Retention Rate	79% (Full-time) 42% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$6,594
Students to Faculty	12:1 (8.33%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$47,700

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,974 for North Dakota residents and $6,973 for out-of-state students at North Dakota State College of Science. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average tuition ($5,770) over public community colleges in North Dakota.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at North Dakota State College of Science. Then, we compare its costs to North Dakota community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	North Dakota Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$5,974	$6,973
Books & Supplies	$1,000
On-Campus Living Costs	$11,058
Off-Campus Living Costs	$11,058
Average Financial Aid	$6,594
Cost of Attendance	$18,032	$19,031
After Financial Aid	$11,438	$12,437
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$47,700

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	North Dakota Residents	Out-of-State Students
North Dakota State College of Science	$5,974	$6,973
Public Community Colleges in North Dakota	$5,389	$5,770
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$5,207	$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

North Dakota State College of Science offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 3 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 2 Certificate, 1 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	2	1	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	33	42	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Agricultural Business and Management	NOT OFFERED	44 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Business Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology	NOT OFFERED	37 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Animal Sciences	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Livestock Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Agronomy and Crop Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/Programmer	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Support Specialist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other)	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	83 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrician	NOT OFFERED	49 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Building Construction Technology	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	67 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (other)	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	NOT OFFERED	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	5 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	6 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist Assistant	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	33 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	NOT OFFERED	22 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	30 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Finance	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Restaurant/Food Services Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Selling Skills and Sales Operations	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 3,367 students at North Dakota State College of Science including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,542 male students and 1,260 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	2,802	1,475	1,327
Male Students	1,542	978	564
Female Students	1,260	497	763

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At North Dakota State College of Science, there are 2,942 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 911 students were attending classes through distance learning (373 students are enrolled exclusively and 538 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	2,942
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	373
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	538
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	2,031