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Williston State College

1410 University Avenue
Williston, ND 58801
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  • Williston State College operates as a two-year public community college in the North Dakota University System (NDUS). The college is one of eleven institutions under the jurisdiction of the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education. Williston State College offers transfer programs leading to Associate in Arts and Associate in Science Degrees. Students can complete the first two years of many majors and transfer with junior status to most four-year colleges and universities.

School Highlights

Williston State College serves 1,316 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 34%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,316 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 36:1
  • Minority enrollment: 36%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Williston State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Williston State College
(ND) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
37 staff
99 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Williston State College and community college average number of faculty in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Williston State College has grown by 37% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 has increased from 26:1 over five years.
The Williston State College diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has declined by 43% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,316 students
718 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
565 students
330 students
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# Part-Time Students
751 students
751 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Williston State College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Williston State College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of North Dakota.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
131 students
248 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
565 students
330 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Williston State College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
751 students
751 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
196 students
259 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
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% Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Williston State College and the percentage of Asian community college students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Hispanic
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Williston State College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Williston State College and the percentage of Black community college students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
64%
66%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Williston State College and the percentage of White community college students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Williston State College and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Williston State College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Williston State College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Unknown races
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Williston State College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
Diversity Score
0.57
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Williston State College and the community college average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.331%
0.4495%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Williston State College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$45,500
$38,300
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Williston State College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of North Dakota by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
94%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Williston State College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,148
$10,754
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Williston State College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Williston State College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
SAT Reading
n/a
520
SAT Math
n/a
545
SAT Writing
n/a
470
ACT Composite
n/a
19
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Softball, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
18 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Agriculture Club, Astronomy Club, Computer Technology Club, CRU, Diversity Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Theta Lambda, Skills USA, Student Ambassadors, Student Nurses Organization, Student Senate, Teton Activity Board, Tetons Lead

Arts and Music Programs:
Athletic Band, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Concert Chorale, Orchestra
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • The mission of WSC, "Where the People Make the Difference," is to provide accessible, affordable, life changing, and life-long educational pathways to residents of North Dakota, the Upper Plains, and beyond.
  • WSC operates as a two-year public community college in the NDUS. The College is one of 11 institutions under the North Dakota SBHE's jurisdiction.
  • WSC offers transfer programs leading to Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees. Students can complete the first two years of many majors and transfer with junior status to most four-year colleges and universities.
  • The Associate in Applied Science degree and the certificate program are awarded to students completing career-technical programs. Students receiving career-technical training may continue at a four-year college or university, earning an advanced degree.
  • WSC's career-technical programs include: Accounting, Agriculture, Business Management, Information Technology, Massage Therapy, Nursing, Petroleum Technology & Automation, Sport & Recreation Management, Transportation Technician Technology, and Welding.
  • WSC operates on the semester calendar. All academic units are expressed in terms of semester credit hours.
  • WSC is committed to student excellence. WSC embraces quality student experiences, open communication, and actionable data that enrich personal relationships among our college, faculty, and students.
  • WSC believes that people make the difference; that the College is the heart of the communities we serve; that our facilities are a needed, neutral, and central community space; and that our faculty and staff serve multiple and diverse needs in a global environment.
  • WSC strives for a strong student presence on-campus, expanded offerings, fiscal sustainability, modern facilities, current technologies, and continuous improvement as a result of both our master and strategic plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Williston State College often compared to?
Williston State Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Region State College by visitors of our site.
What sports does Williston State College offer?
Williston State College offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Williston State College's ranking?
Williston State College ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Dakota for: Diversity in US community colleges.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,316 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 36:1
  • Minority enrollment: 36%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For North Dakota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,431 per year for in-state students and $7,084 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $10,764 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

North Dakota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.54, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in North Dakota is Rasmussen University-North Dakota. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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