by our College Data Analytics TeamIs BSC worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
BSC is ranked #489 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A+ (top 5% for value). Within North Dakota, it ranks #2 of 20 for value.
Among the majors BSC offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Business Administration / Management | #18 of 149 |
| Operations Management | #18 of 149 |
| Computer & IS Security | #20 of 169 |
| Information Technology | #24 of 191 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | #84 of 927 |
| Business Administration & Management | #89 of 1,251 |
| Business, Management & Marketing | #95 of 1,477 |
Below is the detailed BSC value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Bismarck State College is ranked #3 out of #20 in North Dakota for quality and #2 out of #20 for North Dakota value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the BSC financial aid page to be sure.
Bismarck State College is ranked #489 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Bismarck State College provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at BSC costs about $12,446. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $49,783 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $15,577 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $10,270 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $12,446 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $49,783 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the BSC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What BSC costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a BSC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $62,308 | — | — |
| All Students | $49,783 | #489 | A+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $41,080 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $62,308 | — | — |
| All Students | $49,783 | #2 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $41,080 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at BSC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6,499 |
| $30K–$48K | $7,726 |
| $48K–$75K | $9,658 |
| $75K–$110K | $12,736 |
| Over $110K | $13,615 |
About 59% of BSC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,241 per year. Get more details on the BSC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average BSC cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.