Introduction and Overview

North Dakota State College of Science is a two-year comprehensive college located in Wahpeton, North Dakota, USA. It offers degree, certificate and diploma programs in more than 80 academic fields, including traditional vocational and technical studies and liberal arts fields, and also provides a variety of distance education and online courses.

History and Establishment

The school was established in 1903 in accordance with the North Dakota Constitution and is one of the oldest two-year public universities in the United States.

School Strength

Faculty: It has a highly qualified faculty with a teacher-student ratio of 12:1, which can provide students with personalized education and guidance.

Teaching Achievements: The college focuses on practical teaching, cultivates students' practical operation ability and problem-solving ability, and its graduates are highly competitive in the job market and are well received by all sectors of society.

Teaching Resources: The main campus covers an area of ​​128 acres and has 35 campus buildings. In addition, there is a branch in Fargo, which provides students with more learning and practice opportunities.

Nature of the institution

A public college, it is part of the University of North Dakota system.

Educational philosophy

Guided by "the science of learning by doing" and "the science of success", it emphasizes practical learning and success orientation, focuses on cultivating students' practical skills and professional qualities, and helps students to smoothly enter the workplace or continue their studies after graduation.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Agriculture, food and natural resources, architecture and construction, automotive and diesel technology, business, management and administration, finance, education and training, health sciences, hotel and tourism, information technology and other fields have certain advantages and characteristics, among which diesel mechanics technology and registered nursing are more popular.

Key laboratories: The college's Nanoscience and Technology Center plays an important role in research and teaching in related fields.

Department

No clear department division of the school was found, but from the professional fields it provides, it covers agriculture, construction, business, education, health, information technology and other fields.

Ranking

Its exact ranking has not been found in the mainstream university rankings, but it has a high reputation and influence in the field of vocational education in North Dakota and surrounding areas.

Costs

For the 2020-2021 school year, in-state tuition and fees are $5,646, out-of-state tuition and fees are $6,606, and the application fee is $35. 42% of undergraduates at the college receive grants or scholarships, with an average scholarship or grant amount of $5,170.

Campus Environment

Campus Facilities: The Old Main Building on the main campus has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984 and is the core building of the campus. In addition, there are modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, gymnasiums and other facilities on campus, providing students with good learning and living conditions.

Campus Culture: The school focuses on creating a positive, diverse and inclusive campus culture atmosphere. Students can participate in various club activities, sports events, etc. to enrich their extracurricular life.

Campus Safety: The school has taken a series of safety measures to ensure campus safety. The town of Wahpeton is a relatively safe area, providing students with a safe learning and living environment.