- 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
Diversity
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
School Calendar
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
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
565 students
330 students
# Part-Time Students
751 students
751 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
131 students
248 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
565 students
330 students
# 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
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
4%
% Black
4%
4%
% White
64%
66%
% Hawaiian
5%
4%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
5%
2%
% Unknown races
4%
14%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.54
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.331%
0.4495%
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
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,148
$10,754
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
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
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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