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North Dakota State College of Science

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, ND · Town · 1,909 students
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$11,261
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
52%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
38% typical
$50,513
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,141 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
76% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is a premier two-year technical institution renowned for high-demand, hands-on programs in fields like diesel mechanics, precision machining, agriculture, and allied health sciences. Setting the college apart are its elite manufacturer-sponsored partnerships, such as the CAT Dealer Prep and John Deere Tech programs, which provide students with specialized training and paid corporate internships. Unlike many two-year institutions, NDSCS offers a vibrant, full residential campus experience complete with NJCAA athletics and student organizations, contributing to an exceptional graduate placement rate that consistently exceeds 97 percent.

Wikipedia:The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is a public college in Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the North Dakota University System. Founded in 1903 by provision of the state constitution, the State College of Science offers degrees, certificates, and diplomas in more than 80 academic options in traditional career and technical studies as well as the liberal arts. The college also offers a variety of distance education and online courses.

Location
Wahpeton, ND, 58076-0002 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
190 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$5,974$6,973
Housing & food (on campus)$8,096$8,096
Books & supplies$1,000$1,000
Cost of attendance$17,265$18,264 est.
Average net price$11,261Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$6,973
In-state: $5,974
Housing & food (on campus)$8,096
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$18,264 est.
In-state: $17,265
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $11,261
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$7,803
$30–48k
$7,297
$48–75k
$9,678
$75–110k
$12,078
$110k+
$14,772
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
52%
Entered 2017–18
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
50% graduated · 22% transferred · 28% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$48,800
10 yrs after entry$50,513
Debt
Median at graduation$12,000
Monthly payment$127
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$12.4k
90th percentile$18,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Associate's — high career & technical: 38% graduate within 6 yrs, $40,141 earned 10 yrs after entry.
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Student Body
Gender
Men 62%Women 38%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
16%
First-gen
24%
Family income
$51,056
Independent
17%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
14%
Race & ethnicity
White
81%
Hispanic
4%
Black
7%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$66M
Full-time faculty
88%
Faculty salary
$7,536/mo
Teaching spend
$9,554
per student
Federal loans
30%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — high career & technical
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time

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