Below are the key facts about this program at BSC. It is offered at the Associate’s level. It ranks as high as #1 out of 10 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BSC among the top schools in the country for liberal arts general studies, coming in at #185 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 185 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in North Dakota | 3 of 14 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Plains States Region | 11 of 149 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in liberal arts general studies at BSC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 316 |
During the most recent reporting year, Bismarck State College conferred 316 associate’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
BSC is among the very best schools in the country for liberal arts general studies at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,007 | $6,251 |
| Fees | $1,080 | $1,080 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 34% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at BSC are White. Roughly 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bismarck State College with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 265 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 22 |
BSC granted 316 associate’s degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 66% to women and 34% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (84%).
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