North Dakota State College of Science

https://www.ndscs.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,804

4.01% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$11,537

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.05%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,802

52.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

41.1%

226 Graduates

About

North Dakota State College of Science is a higher education institution located in Richland County, ND. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at North Dakota State College of Science were Liberal Arts & Sciences (77 degrees awarded), Diesel Mechanics Technology (51 degrees), and Registered Nursing (40 degrees).

In 2021, 517 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Dakota State College of Science. 42.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 57.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (471 degrees), 33.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (14 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at North Dakota State College of Science is $4,804, which is $−3,164 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at North Dakota State College of Science is $4,804, which is $−3,164 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,537.

In 2021, 45% of undergraduate students attending North Dakota State College of Science received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,804

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at North Dakota State College of Science was $4,804. The cost of tuition at North Dakota State College of Science is $−3,164 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of North Dakota State College of Science (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,537

2021 Value

8.53%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 North Dakota State College of Science had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,537. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of North Dakota State College of Science grew by 8.53%.

This chart compares the average net price of North Dakota State College of Science (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,526

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at North Dakota State College of Science was of $6,526 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.64% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at North Dakota State College of Science (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

45% of undergraduate students at North Dakota State College of Science received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.14% with respect to 2020, when 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at North Dakota State College of Science (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.05%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at North Dakota State College of Science was 4.05%, which represents 36 out of the 889 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

North Dakota State College of Science had a total enrollment of 2,802 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at North Dakota State College of Science is 1,475 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,327. This means that 52.6% of students enrolled at North Dakota State College of Science are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at North Dakota State College of Science, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.5% White, 5.39% Black or African American, 3.28% Two or More Races, 2.64% Hispanic or Latino, 0.714% Asian, 0.678% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.107% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at North Dakota State College of Science in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (55.2%), followed by White Female (28.2%) and Black or African American Male (5.02%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

52.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North Dakota State College of Science in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,802 students. The full-time enrollment at North Dakota State College of Science is 1,475 and the part-time enrollment is 1,327. This means that 52.6% of students enrolled at North Dakota State College of Science are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at North Dakota State College of Science (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at North Dakota State College of Science was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), North Dakota State College of Science had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at North Dakota State College of Science (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,031 enrolled students
Black or African American
151 enrolled students
Two or More Races
92 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North Dakota State College of Science is 72.5% White, 5.39% Black or African American, 3.28% Two or More Races, 2.64% Hispanic or Latino, 0.714% Asian, 0.678% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.107% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 402 students (14.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 77 fewer women than men received degrees from North Dakota State College of Science. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North Dakota State College of Science is white (471 degrees awarded). There were 33.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (14 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at North Dakota State College of Science is Liberal Arts & Sciences (77 degrees awarded), followed by Diesel Mechanics Technology (51 degrees) and Registered Nursing (40 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at North Dakota State College of Science, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (46 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (78 degrees), and Precision Production (38 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Dakota State College of Science are Other managers (71,234 people), Construction managers (43,514 people), Software developers (34,331 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (34,304 people), and Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (27,366 people).

The most specialized majors at North Dakota State College of Science in 2021 are Agriculture (46 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (78 degrees), Precision Production (38 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (67 degrees), and Construction (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Dakota State College of Science are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at North Dakota State College of Science are Agriculture (46 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (78 degrees), Precision Production (38 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (67 degrees), and Construction (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Dakota State College of Science are Construction (113,509 people), Computer Systems Design (51,610 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (45,424 people), Elementary & secondary schools (41,617 people), and Air transportation (36,035 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by North Dakota State College of Science.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
77 degree-majors awarded
Diesel Mechanics Technology
51 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
40 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at North Dakota State College of Science was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 77 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at North Dakota State College of Science according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

297

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

220

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 297 degrees were awarded to men at North Dakota State College of Science, which is 1.35 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (220).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at North Dakota State College of Science by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 51 degrees were awarded to men at North Dakota State College of Science in Diesel Mechanics Technology, which is 51 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 55 degrees were awarded to men at North Dakota State College of Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.5 times more than the 22 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 41% of students graduating from North Dakota State College of Science completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at North Dakota State College of Science is Female and Two or More Races (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
471 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
14 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North Dakota State College of Science is white (471 degrees awarded). There were 33.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (14 degrees).

0.387% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
270 degrees awarded
White Female
201 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Dakota State College of Science is white male (270 degrees awarded). There were 1.34 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (201 degrees).

Operations

North Dakota State College of Science has an endowment valued at nearly $52.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 898k (1.72%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, North Dakota State College of Science had a total salary expenditure of 54.1M. North Dakota State College of Science employs 66 Associate professors, 26 Assistant professors and 11 Instructors. Most academics at North Dakota State College of Science are Male Associate professor (42), Female Associate professor (24), and Female Assistant professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Dakota State College of Science are: Office and Administrative Support, with 56 employees, Service, with 35 employees, and Management with 16 employees.

Endowment

$52.1M

2021 Endowment

82.7%

growth from 2020

North Dakota State College of Science has an endowment valued at about $52.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of North Dakota State College of Science grew 82.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $46.8M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at North Dakota State College of Science (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$19.2M

2021 Salaries

2.23%

growth from 2020

In 2021, North Dakota State College of Science paid a median of $19.2M in salaries, which represents 35.4% of their overall expenditure ($54.1M) and a 2.23% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.65M

Instructional Salaries

107

Number of Employees

In 2021, North Dakota State College of Science paid a total of $6.65M to 107 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

66 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

56 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at North Dakota State College of Science were Associate professor with 66 employees, Assistant professor with 26 employees, and Instructor with 11 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Dakota State College of Science were Office and Administrative Support with 56 employees, Service with 35 employees, and Management with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at North Dakota State College of Science was Male Associate professor with 42 employees, Female Associate professor with 24 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 17 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at North Dakota State College of Science.