North Dakota State College of Science
North Dakota State College of Science is a Public, 2-4 years located in Wahpeton, ND. North Dakota State College of Science is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of North Dakota State College of Science is $5,974 for North Dakota residents and $6,973 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 0.68% from last year at North Dakota State College of Science.
- Total 3,367 students have enrolled in North Dakota State College of Science and, of that, 434 students enrolled online exclusively.
- North Dakota State College of Science offers 78 programs and 3 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of North Dakota State College of Science is 55% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at North Dakota State College of Science is $5,974 for North Dakota residents and $6,973 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 0.68% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | North Dakota Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5,750 | $6,373 |
| 2022 | $5,646 | $6,606 |
| 2023 | $5,880 | $6,879 |
| 2024 | $5,928 | $6,926 |
| 2025 | $5,974 | $6,973 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
North Dakota State College of Science offers 75 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 3 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at North Dakota State College of Science at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 42 | 1 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 15 | 2 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 8 | 0 |
| Total | 75 | 3 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | 17 |
| Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter | 1 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 67 |
| Electrician | 60 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 32 |
| Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology | 27 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 25 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 4 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 0 |
Student Population
Total 3,367 students have enrolled to North Dakota State College of Science. By gender, there are 1,786 male and 1,581 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 1.13 to 1.
North Dakota State College of Science offers online degree/certificate programs and 434 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Asian | 42 | 15 | 27 |
| Black or African American | 175 | 92 | 83 |
| Hispanic | 77 | 41 | 36 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| White | 2,656 | 1,443 | 1,213 |
| Two or More Races | 137 | 69 | 68 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 243 | 106 | 137 |
| Total | 3,367 | 1,786 | 1,581 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at North Dakota State College of Science is 55% and the retention-rate is 79%. The average financial aid amount is $6,594 and 39% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 55% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 79% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $6,594 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 104 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 250 |