Williston State College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Williston State College is a public community college in Williston, North Dakota, enrolling about 651 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,932 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,128. Student demographics in federal data include White (56.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,128
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,932 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 651 78.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.94%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 42.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 14.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 23.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,474
- Room & Board: $9,204 annual estimate
Williston State College: what the data shows
Common questions about Williston State College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Williston State College?
Williston State College is located in Williston, ND (ZIP 58801).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Williston State College public or private?
Williston State College is a Public institution.
How much does Williston State College cost?
Published tuition: $6,128.
Average net price after aid: $5,932.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,454 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,213 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,026 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,187 |
| $110,001+ | $8,854 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $24,512.
How big is Williston State College?
Total enrollment: 651 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,474 students.
About 78% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Williston State College?
150%-time completion rate: 41.94%.
First-year retention: 66.3%.
What do graduates of Williston State College earn?
Median earnings: $39,524 six years after entry; $44,017 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,099.
20.72% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Williston State College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (117 completions)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (33 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (26 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (22 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (16 completions)
- Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician (12 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (10 completions)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General (9 completions)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (8 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Williston State College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 41.94%; median earnings $44,017 at 10 years; net price $5,932. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,128
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Williston State College was $6,128.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,932
2024 Value
In 2024 Williston State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,932.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$23,728 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,932 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$24,512 4-Year Tuition
$9,204 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,100 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,432 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$65,728 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Williston State College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
20.72% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
13.71% 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 Williston State College 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 Williston State College 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 | $3,624 | $5,037 | $9,657 |
| 2014 | $4,445 | $4,833 | $10,153 |
| 2015 | $5,233 | $5,631 | $11,296 |
| 2016 | $5,027 | $5,027 | $11,096 |
| 2017 | $5,163 | $5,163 | $11,573 |
| 2018 | $5,304 | $5,304 | $10,603 |
| 2019 | $5,378 | $5,378 | $10,760 |
| 2020 | $5,528 | $5,528 | $10,416 |
| 2021 | $5,981 | $5,981 | $10,463 |
| 2022 | $5,768 | $5,768 | $9,301 |
| 2023 | $4,938 | $4,938 | $7,164 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & 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 & Student Demographics
Williston State College reported total enrollment of about 651 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (56.7%), Hispanic or Latino (13.8%), and Non-Resident Alien (10.4%). About 20.72% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
78.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Williston State College in 2024 is 651 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,474 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.3%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 56.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
36.29% 100% Completion Time
41.94% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 36.29% of students graduating from Williston State College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 33% male / 67% female
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 36% male / 64% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 12% male / 88% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Williston State College.
Return on Investment
$10,099 Median Student Debt
$44,017 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
22.94% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1755.07% Return on Investment
2.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Williston State College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 14 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 117 completions
2. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 33 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 26 completions
4. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 22 completions
5. Welding Technology/Welder: 16 completions
6. Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician: 12 completions
7. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 10 completions
8. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 9 completions
9. Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 8 completions
Most popular programs at Williston State College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Williston State College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Williston State College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,367
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,123
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Williston State College is a public institution located in Williston, ND, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 651 students. Student body composition includes White (56.7%), Hispanic or Latino (13.8%), Non-Resident Alien (10.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 41.94%. Approximately 20.72% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Williston, ND 58801
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Williston State College 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Williston State College located?
Williston State College is located in Williston, ND.
How much does Williston State College cost?
Reported tuition is $6,128 and average net price is $5,932 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,204 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Williston State College?
Williston State College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,474 students, White (56.7%), Hispanic or Latino (13.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Williston State College?
About 42.1% of students at Williston State College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Williston State College earn?
Median earnings are $39,524 six years after entry and $44,017 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Williston State College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Williston State College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,099.
Is Williston State College public or private?
Williston State College is a public institution located in Williston, ND.
Is Williston State College an HBCU?
No. Williston State College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Williston State College a tribal college?
No. Williston State College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Williston State College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Williston State College does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.8%).
Is Williston State College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Williston State College 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
- North Dakota college costs
- North Dakota colleges by ROI
- North Dakota trade schools profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in North Dakota
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.