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Williston State College

Williston State College

Williston, ND · Town · 651 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Small (<3k)
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Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Williston State College is a public two-year institution in northwestern North Dakota, best known for its career-focused technical programs tailored to regional workforce demands in petroleum technology, agriculture, and nursing, alongside accessible associate degree transfer pathways. Situated in the heart of the Bakken energy region, the college stands out for exceptional affordability and community backing, highlighted by the Williams County Graduate Scholarship, which covers tuition and fees for eligible local high school graduates. Student life offers a close-knit, practical learning environment defined by small class sizes, hands-on training labs, and active campus engagement through competitive NJCAA Teton athletics.

Wikipedia:Williston State College (WSC) is a public community college in Williston, North Dakota. It is part of the North Dakota University System. Founded in 1961, WSC provides general, vocational, and technical education. For most of its history the college has worked in close connection with the University of North Dakota. It was originally the University of North Dakota-Williston (UND-W).

Location
Williston, ND, 58801 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
543 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$16,651
Out-of-state COA
$16,651
Avg net price
$5,932
Room & board
$9,204
In-state tuition
$6,128
Out-of-state tuition
$6,128
Books & supplies
$1,100/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$4,454
$30–48k
$3,213
$48–75k
$5,026
$75–110k
$7,187
$110k+
$8,854
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
41%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
42%
Transferred
37%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
21%
Median earnings (6yr)
$39,524
Median earnings (10yr)
$44,017
Median debt
$10,099
Monthly loan payment
$107
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,121–$10,452
Debt (90th percentile)
$16,099
Student Body
Men 41%Women 59%
21
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
21%
First-generation
42%
Median family income
$39,111
Independent students
49%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
22%
Race & ethnicity
White
57%
Hispanic
14%
Black
5%
Asian
2%
Two or more
9%
Non-resident
10%
AI/AN
2%
Unknown
1%
Institutional
Endowment
$27M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$7,367/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,123
Federal loan rate
14%

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