North Dakota State College of Science: Review & Facts

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North Dakota State College of Science is a medium two-year, public school with 2,945 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1903 and is the only college located in Wahpeton, North Dakota.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, and 2-year certificate are offered at North Dakota State College of Science.

Majors
Offered
47
North Dakota State College of Science implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 47 majors. The most popular concentrations are Automotive and Mechanic, General Studies, Industrial Technologies, Medical Assistant, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at North Dakota State College of Science is fair at 70% (close to North Dakota average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
70%
Fair
The graduation rate at North Dakota State College of Science is low - 41%.

Student to faculty ratio at North Dakota State College of Science is good - 10:1. Learn more details regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are low - $6,000 per year. The additional fees at North Dakota State College of Science not covered by tuition are nearly $900; which makes it a total of $6,900 per year.

Read the details about North Dakota State College of Science additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at North Dakota State College of Science is $35.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at North Dakota State College of Science and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (701) 671-2403 or check North Dakota State College of Science Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,400
Low
North Dakota State College of Science offers a distance learning option.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at North Dakota State College of Science, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
North Dakota State College of Science offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,200 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, around $3,400 per academic year.

Based on the college crime information, North Dakota State College of Science appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

North Dakota State College of Science Location and Address

Postal Address:
North Dakota State College of Science
800 N 6th St
Wahpeton, North Dakota
58076-0002, USA
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