by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how North Dakota State College of Science ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
North Dakota State College of Science was awarded 97 badges in the 2026 rankings.
NDSCS is ranked #661 out of 3,449 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list.
Within the state, NDSCS holds the #5 spot on the Best Colleges in North Dakota ranking.
See all of the rankings for North Dakota State College of Science.
At NDSCS, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 12 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at North Dakota State College of Science is 90%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at North Dakota State College of Science is 71%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at NDSCS for first-time, full-time students is 50%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at North Dakota State College of Science.
In the current academic year, there are 1,733 undergraduates at NDSCS.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at North Dakota State College of Science.
The typical net cost at NDSCS is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for NDSCS
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6,222 | $7,643 | $8,918 | $12,467 | $13,866 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of NDSCS, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At NDSCS, approximately 30% of students took out student loans averaging $5,469 a year. That adds up to $21,876 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 8.4%. Although this is lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, you’ll still want to keep this in mind when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for North Dakota State College of Science.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from North Dakota State College of Science with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $50,513 in their early years. This is right on par with the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. Also, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at North Dakota State College of Science make the most money.
North Dakota State College of Science is an public institution located in Wahpeton, North Dakota. The surrounding location of Wahpeton is ideal for students who enjoy the charms of a college town. Get more details about the location of North Dakota State College of Science.
Contact information for North Dakota State College of Science are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 800 N 6th St, Wahpeton, ND 58076-0002 |
| Phone: | 7016712403 |
| Website: | www.ndscs.edu |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 12 majors graduated from North Dakota State College of Science. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 553 | NA |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 79 | $51,767 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 71 | $27,840 |
| Electrical & Power Installation | 60 | NA |
| Precision Metal Working | 45 | $47,110 |
| Dental Support Services | 34 | $42,835 |
| Agricultural Economics | 32 | $30,193 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 28 | $49,958 |
| Nursing | 25 | NA |
| Allied Health Services | 23 | $33,909 |
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
1,171 students took at least one online class at North Dakota State College of Science.
Learn more about online learning at North Dakota State College of Science.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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