by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how BSC ranks in comparison to other schools with liberal arts programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for liberal arts majors, BSC came in at #39. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at BSC was $260 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $174 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,167 | $6,251 |
| Fees | $1,028 | $1,028 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,300 | $8,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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Online degrees for the BSC liberal arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the BSC Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of liberal arts associate's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 287 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 19 |
