Bismarck State College

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The final school on this list of the best online colleges in North Dakota is Bismarck State College. The third-largest college in the North Dakota University System, BSC enrolls approximately 3,700 students each year, 44% of whom are enrolled exclusively in online courses. BSC's online offerings may appeal to first-time college students looking to enhance workplace opportunities or prepare for transfer to a four-year university. Online students can pursue an associate degree in more than a dozen fields, including cybersecurity and computer networks, web development and design, business administration, and criminal justice. Non-degree certificates are also available in water and wastewater technology and electronics technology. Prospective students must submit a completed application and high school transcripts. Placement testing is required of every incoming BSC student -- this can be satisfied by supplying SAT/ACT scores or by completing the ACCUPLACER exam.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

72% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

78% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

59% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Considered (not required)	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Required	Letter of recommendation:	Recommended
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Recommended	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

49%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✔	✕
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✕
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✕	✕
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✕	✕
5	Education	✔	✔	✔
6	Engineering	✔	✕	✕
7	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✕	✕
8	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✕	✕
9	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
10	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✔	✔
11	History	✔	✕	✕
12	History	✔	✕	✕
13	Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services	✔	✕	✕
14	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	✔	✕	✕
15	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✕	✕
16	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✔	✕
17	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✔	✕
18	Philosophy And Religious Studies	✔	✕	✕
19	Physical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
20	Psychology	✔	✔	✕
21	Public Administration And Social Service Professions	✔	✔	✕
22	Security And Protective Services	✔	✕	✕
23	Social Sciences	✔	✔	✕
24	Theology And Religious Vocations	✔	✕	✕
25	Visual And Performing Arts	✔	✕	✕