Colleges in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck is a city in North Dakota. According to Census data, the population is 98,345 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, six colleges are active for serving college programs in Bismarck, North Dakota. In addition, there are 3 colleges located within 30 miles from Bismarck.
By school type, there are one public and five private schools. By school level, there are three 4-years (or high) schools, one 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and two less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Six schools offer undergraduate programs and one schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Bismarck, North Dakota is $9,718 for North Dakota residents and $12,885 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 75.30% and the average SAT score is 1,210. A total of 8,749 students enrolled in schools in Bismarck, North Dakota, of which 2,636 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Bismarck, North Dakota
The following table lists 6 colleges located in Bismarck, North Dakota ordered by distance from Bismarck. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Bismarck | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hair Academy Bismarck, ND Private, Less than 2 years valid | 0.73 miles | $14,120 | 65 | 95% | 16 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Bismarck State College Bismarck, ND Public, 4 years four-years | 2.28 miles | $7,331 | 4,206 | 47% | 13 to 1 | - | - | - |
| United Tribes Technical College Bismarck, ND Private, 4 years four-years | 3.34 miles | $5,232 | 576 | 21% | 12 to 1 | - | - | - |
| University of Mary Bismarck, ND Private, 4 years four-years | 6.32 miles | $22,356 | 3,861 | 67% | 14 to 1 | $12,372 | 75.3% | 1,210 |
| Average | - | $12,885 | 8,749 | 62% | 14 to 1 | $12,372 | 75.3% | 1,210 |