Williston State College: Review & Facts

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Williston State College is a small two-year, public school with 925 students enrolled. This college was established in 1957 and is the only institution located in Williston, North Dakota.

Academic Offerings

At Williston State College you can get your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
24
Williston State College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 24 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Business, Management, and Massage Therapy and Chiropractic. 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 normally a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Williston State College student retention rate is relatively low at 60% (below North Dakota average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
60%
Bad
The graduation rate at Williston State College is low - 38%.

Student to faculty ratio at Williston State College is reasonably decent, 20:1. Learn more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are very low, around $4,200 a year. The additional fees at Williston State College not covered by tuition are nearly $1,700, which comes to $5,900 annually.

Read the details about Williston State College 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) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Williston State College is $35.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Williston State College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (701) 774-4200 or check Williston State College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,600
Low
Williston State College offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Williston State College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Williston State College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 200 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: around $3,600 per academic year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Williston State College appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Williston State College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Williston State College
1410 University Avenue
Williston, North Dakota
58801, USA
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