Introduction and Overview

Located in Bismarck, North Dakota, the fourth largest college in the University of North Dakota system, it offers two-year and four-year degree programs and a variety of certificate programs covering agriculture, automotive transportation and construction, business and finance, communications arts and design, cybersecurity and computer information technology, education, energy, health sciences and other fields.

The college has approximately 3,500 students, more than 100 career paths, and more than 150 online courses.

History and Establishment

Founded in 1939, it has a history of more than 80 years.

School Strength

Faculty: The teacher-student ratio is 14:1, which can provide students with relatively close guidance and help. Teachers not only have solid professional knowledge, but also focus on practical teaching to help students better master practical skills.

Academic Achievements: It has certain advantages in teaching and research in energy-related professional fields, and the energy professionals it has trained have a certain influence in the local and national energy industries. The college also focuses on cooperation with enterprises and communities, providing students with internship and employment opportunities, and improving students' practical ability and employment competitiveness.

Teaching resources: Equipped with modern teaching facilities and laboratories, such as anatomy tables and other anatomical teaching equipment, it provides students with good practical learning conditions. At the same time, the college's library and online learning resources are rich, which is convenient for students to obtain learning materials and conduct independent learning.

Nature of the institution

Public comprehensive community college.

Educational philosophy

Committed to providing students with high-quality education and training, focusing on the cultivation of practical ability, so that students can quickly adapt to workplace needs after graduation. At the same time, it also emphasizes innovation and diversity, and encourages students to give full play to their potential and pursue personal development and growth.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Energy-related majors are its characteristic and advantageous disciplines, including power and processing plant technology, nuclear power technology, power technology, renewable energy, etc. In addition, majors such as network security and computer information technology, nursing, and automotive technology are also popular.

Key laboratories: No public reports have been found that the college has specific key laboratories, but there may be corresponding professional laboratories in professional fields such as energy, nursing, and automobiles for students to practice.

Department

Detailed information on the specific department division of the college has not been found yet, but judging from its professional settings, there may be the Department of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, School of Business, Department of Health Sciences, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Energy and Technology, etc.

Ranking

In the 2022-2023 edition of US News Best College Rankings, it ranks 48th among Midwestern Regional Colleges, 5th among Public Schools, and 60th among the Best Performers in Social Mobility.

Expenses

Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,196 per year, tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $8,776 per year, room and board are $7,457 per year, and the average need-based aid package is $10,492 per year.

Campus Environment

Campus Facilities: The campus covers an area of ​​120 acres and has facilities such as teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, student dormitories, cafeterias, and gymnasiums. The architectural style on campus is simple and generous, with good greening, providing students with a comfortable learning and living environment.

Campus culture: There are many activities for students, including dance, hypnosis performances, comedy performances, art exhibitions, barbecue, tie-dyeing and other activities. The college also has multiple sports teams, such as basketball and football teams, and students can participate in various sports competitions and activities to enhance their physical fitness and teamwork spirit.

Campus safety: The college pays attention to campus safety management and has taken a variety of safety measures, such as installing surveillance cameras, setting up access control systems, and strengthening patrols, to ensure the personal safety and property safety of students.