North Dakota State College of Science is a public community college located in Wahpeton, ND. It offers 75 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 3 programs).

It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees of North Dakota State College of Science is $5,928 for North Dakota residents and $6,926 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of North Dakota public community colleges' average ($5,781).

The school has 2,942 students, which is higher than North Dakota community collleges' average (722). In addition, 373 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (14 to 1) of North Dakota community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at North Dakota State College of Science. Then, we compare its costs to North Dakota community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
North Dakota ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$5,928$6,926
Books & Supplies$1,000
On-Campus Living Costs$11,058
Off-Campus Living Costs$11,058
Average Financial Aid$4,561
Cost of Attendance$17,986$18,984
After Financial Aid$13,425$14,423
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
North Dakota ResidentsOut-of-State Students
North Dakota State College of Science$5,928$6,926
Public Community Colleges in North Dakota$5,128$5,781
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

North Dakota State College of Science offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs21NOT OFFERED
Total Programs3342NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agricultural Business and ManagementNOT OFFERED 44 completers
NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Business TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine TechnologyNOT OFFERED 37 completers
NOT OFFERED
Animal SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Livestock ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agronomy and Crop ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Culinary Arts/Chef Training 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter4 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 83 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
ElectricianNOT OFFERED 49 completers
NOT OFFERED
Building Construction TechnologyNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber15 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 completers
10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician6 completers
67 completers
NOT OFFERED
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician2 completers
10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (other)NOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder14 completers
14 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 completers
12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 19 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician5 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)2 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 33 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED 22 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 30 completers
NOT OFFERED
E-Commerce/Electronic CommerceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
FinanceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Restaurant/Food Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Selling Skills and Sales OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,942 students at North Dakota State College of Science including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,542 male students and 1,260 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total2,8021,4751,327
Male Students1,542978564
Female Students1,260497763

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 2,942 total students, 911 students enrolled through distance learning (373 students enrolled exclusively and 538 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,942
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses373
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses538
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,031

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for North Dakota State College of Science.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address800 N 6th St, Wahpeton, ND
Phone701-671-2403
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$5,928
Out-of-State$6,926
Student Population »2,942 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »43%
Retention Rate70% (Full-time)
28% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,561
Students to Faculty10:1 (10.00%)