North Dakota State College of Science
North Dakota State College of Science is a public community college in Wahpeton, North Dakota, enrolling about 1,909 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $5,974 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,974
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,261 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,909 86.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.72%
North Dakota State College of Science: what the data shows
Common questions about North Dakota State College of Science, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is North Dakota State College of Science?
North Dakota State College of Science is located in Wahpeton, ND (ZIP 58076-0002).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is North Dakota State College of Science public or private?
North Dakota State College of Science is a Public institution.
How much does North Dakota State College of Science cost?
Published tuition: $5,974 in-state, $6,973 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,261.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,803 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,297 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,678 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,078 |
| $110,001+ | $14,772 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $23,896.
How big is North Dakota State College of Science?
Total enrollment: 1,909 students.
About 86% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at North Dakota State College of Science?
150%-time completion rate: 54.72%.
First-year retention: 78.8%.
What do graduates of North Dakota State College of Science earn?
Median earnings: $48,800 six years after entry; $50,513 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
16.31% of students receive Pell grants.
What is North Dakota State College of Science known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (553 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (71 completions)
- CIP 460302 (60 completions)
- CIP 470605 (59 completions)
- Welding Technology (39 completions)
- Communications Technology - 10.1010 (32 completions)
- Communications Technology - 10.2050 (27 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (25 completions)
- Medical Assistant (23 completions)
- CIP 150501 (18 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is North Dakota State College of Science a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 54.72%; median earnings $50,513 at 10 years; net price $11,261. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$5,974
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at North Dakota State College of Science was $5,974.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,261
2024 Value
In 2024 North Dakota State College of Science had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,261.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$45,044 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,261 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$23,896 4-Year In-State Tuition
$27,892 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for North Dakota State College of Science.
Financial Aid by Income Level
16.31% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
30.45% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at North Dakota State College of Science was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for North Dakota State College of Science in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,094 | $9,902 | $9,971 |
| 2014 | $4,438 | $10,850 | $10,573 |
| 2015 | $4,571 | $10,850 | $11,601 |
| 2016 | $4,697 | $12,059 | $11,238 |
| 2017 | $4,880 | $11,870 | $11,010 |
| 2018 | $5,132 | $12,402 | $11,148 |
| 2019 | $5,317 | $6,222 | $10,940 |
| 2020 | $5,450 | $6,373 | $11,084 |
| 2021 | $5,646 | $6,606 | $11,811 |
| 2022 | $5,880 | $6,879 | $11,445 |
| 2023 | $5,928 | $6,926 | $10,802 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
86.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at North Dakota State College of Science in 2024 is 1,909 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
48.86% 100% Completion Time
54.72% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 48.86% of students graduating from North Dakota State College of Science completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for North Dakota State College of Science.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$50,513 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
23.76% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1021.41% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for North Dakota State College of Science.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 71 completions
CIP 46.0302: 60 completions
CIP 47.0605: 59 completions
Welding Technology: 39 completions
Communications Technology - 10.1010: 32 completions
Communications Technology - 10.2050: 27 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 25 completions
Medical Assistant: 23 completions
CIP 15.0501: 18 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 553 completions
Most popular programs at North Dakota State College of Science.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for North Dakota State College of Science graduates.
About
North Dakota State College of Science is a public institution located in Wahpeton, ND, offering 34 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,909 students. The institution maintains a 54.72% graduation rate. Approximately 16.31% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Wahpeton, ND 58076-0002
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
North Dakota State College of Science provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does North Dakota State College of Science cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $5,974 and average net price is $11,261 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of North Dakota State College of Science earn?
Median earnings are $48,800 six years after entry and $50,513 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at North Dakota State College of Science?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do North Dakota State College of Science students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
How big is North Dakota State College of Science?
Total enrollment is about 1,909 students in the latest reporting year.
Is North Dakota State College of Science public or private?
North Dakota State College of Science is a public institution located in Wahpeton, ND.
Is North Dakota State College of Science an HBCU?
No. North Dakota State College of Science is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is North Dakota State College of Science a tribal college?
No. North Dakota State College of Science is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is North Dakota State College of Science a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, North Dakota State College of Science does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.6%).
Is North Dakota State College of Science religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for North Dakota State College of Science in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.