Top 10 Community Colleges Rankings in North Dakota
North Dakota State College of Science ranked first and Dakota College at Bottineau ranked second in 2025 Community Colleges rankings in North Dakota. (Read our ranking methodology and know how to rank.)
The following list summarizes the core statistics for top 5 Community Colleges in North Dakota. You can check the schools in the comparison table below.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the top 5 Community Colleges in North Dakota is $5,770.
- The average number of students is 1,528 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
- The average graduation rate is 45.00% and the transfer-out rate is 10.00%.
Best North Dakota Community Colleges Comparison Table
The following table lists the top 10 community colleges in North Dakota. You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles and narrow down the college list by using buttons below.
| Rank | College Name | Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Financial Aid | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota State College of Science Wahpeton, ND | $6,973 | 3,367 | 55% | 39% | 12 to 1 |
| 2 | Dakota College at Bottineau Bottineau, ND | $6,294 | 1,204 | 48% | 23% | 9 to 1 |
| 3 | Williston State College Williston, ND | $6,114 | 934 | 42% | 67% | 21 to 1 |
| 4 | Lake Region State College Devils Lake, ND | $5,520 | 1,897 | 52% | 26% | 12 to 1 |
| 5 | Cankdeska Cikana Community College Fort Totten, ND | $3,950 | 239 | 28% | 68% | 11 to 1 |
| Average | $5,770 | 1,528 | 45% | 45% | 13 to 1 |
North Dakota Colleges by Ranking and School Type