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Williston State College

Williston, ND·Public·686 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 686 students.

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686
Students
$7,164
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$45,800
Earnings
10 yr
$6,500
Debt

About This School

Williston State College is a public institution located in Williston, North Dakota with approximately 686 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,164 per year. Typical graduates earn $45,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Williston State College (WSC) is a public community college in Williston, North Dakota. It is part of the North Dakota University System. Founded in 1961, WSC provides general, vocational, and technical education. For most of its history the college has worked in close connection with the University of North Dakota. It was originally the University of North Dakota-Williston (UND-W).

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable two-year community college in western North Dakota — at just $7,164/year average net price and a median graduation debt of only $6,500, the financial picture is genuinely low-risk. Median earnings of $45,800 a decade out are reasonable for a community college, though you should think carefully about your transfer or career path, since WSC's small enrollment of 686 students means limited program variety and campus resources.

Founded
1961
Setting
Remote town

Popular Programs

Health Professions19%
Business & Marketing17%
Computer Science2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,938
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,938
Avg Net Price
$7,164
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants20%
Median debt at graduation$6,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$35,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 7.0x

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

White53%
Black5%
Hispanic/Latino19%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (686 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Williston State College

1410 University Avenue

Williston, ND 58801

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • 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.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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