North Dakota State College of Science
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,909 students.
About This School
North Dakota State College of Science is a public institution located in Wahpeton, North Dakota with approximately 1,909 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,261 per year. Typical graduates earn $47,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is a public college in Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the North Dakota University System. Founded in 1903 by provision of the state constitution, the State College of Science offers degrees, certificates, and diplomas in more than 80 academic options in traditional career and technical studies as well as the liberal arts. The college also offers a variety of distance education and online courses.
This is a strong option for students pursuing career and technical programs on a tight budget — with an average net price of just $10,802/year and median graduation debt of only $8,250, you'd leave with very little financial baggage. The 80+ program options in trades, health, and technical fields give practical learners plenty to work with, and the low debt-to-earnings ratio (median earnings hit $47,700 within 10 years) makes the math work. The main caveat: if you're looking for a traditional four-year college experience or a path to graduate school, this small, rural campus of 1,733 students probably isn't the right fit.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 29% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,909 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
North Dakota State College of Science
800 N 6th St
Wahpeton, ND 58076-0002
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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