Bismarck State College

Bismarck State College
TypePublic college
Established1939; 85 years ago (1939)
Parent institution
North Dakota University System
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
PresidentDouglas Jensen[1]
Students3,781
Location, ,
United States
CampusUrban, 120 acres (49 ha)
ColorsGreen and brown
NicknameMystics
Sporting affiliations
Mon-Dak Conference, NJCAA, NIRA
Websitewww.bismarckstate.edu

Bismarck State College (BSC) is a public college in Bismarck, North Dakota. It is the third largest college in the North Dakota University System with 3,781 students as of September 2016. Established in 1939, it is a comprehensive community college that offers the first two years of education toward a bachelor's degree in most fields as well as 20+ bachelor's degree and several undergraduate programs in conjunction with other university system institutions. In 2020, Bismarck State College became the first polytechnic college in North Dakota. Approximately 35 technical programs are offered and more than 150 courses are offered online. Unique to the institution are degrees in energy, including power and process plant technology, nuclear power technology, electric power technology, and renewable energy.

  1. ^ "State Board chooses Dr. Douglas Jensen as next Bismarck State College president". bismarckstate.edu (Press release). March 26, 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2020.