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North Dakota State College of Science

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, ND · Town · 1,909 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Small (<3k)
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
Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
190 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$17,265
Out-of-state COA
$18,264
Avg net price
$11,261
Room & board
$8,096
In-state tuition
$5,974
Out-of-state tuition
$6,973
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,803
$30–48k
$7,297
$48–75k
$9,678
$75–110k
$12,078
$110k+
$14,772
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
52%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
50%
Transferred
22%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
28%
Median earnings (6yr)
$48,800
Median earnings (10yr)
$50,513
Median debt
$12,000
Monthly loan payment
$127
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$12,424
Debt (90th percentile)
$18,500
Student Body
Men 62%Women 38%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
16%
First-generation
24%
Median family income
$51,056
Independent students
17%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
14%
Race & ethnicity
White
81%
Hispanic
4%
Black
7%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Institutional
Endowment
$66M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
88%
Avg faculty salary
$7,536/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,554
Federal loan rate
30%

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