Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at BSC are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 14% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
86%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
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Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 30% more male students than female students enrolled at Bismarck State College with a gender ratio of 56% men to 44% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, BSC has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
56%
|
| Women |
44%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,134
|
| Women |
1,644
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
BSC serves a very low number of students outside of North Dakota, with 93 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
93%
|
| Out of State |
6%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
26% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 33.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 29% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200022 IPEDS survey data for Bismarck State College.