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# Williston State College

Public two-year college in northwest North Dakota serving 912 students with low tuition and general liberal arts coursework.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 48.158603, -103.613066

### Summary

Public two-year college in northwest North Dakota serving 912 students with low tuition and general liberal arts coursework.

### Description

Williston State College is a public two-year institution in Williston, North Dakota, offering general liberal arts and sciences programs to students in the region. The college serves a small enrollment of 912 students in a town setting, providing accessible pathways for students beginning their college education or preparing to transfer to four-year programs.

Annual tuition is $4,445 for both in-state and out-of-state students, with a total cost of attendance of $13,292 when room and board are included. The low tuition makes the college an affordable entry point for students from North Dakota and surrounding areas.

Williston State functions primarily as a transfer-focused community college, with many students moving on to bachelor's degree programs after completing their general education requirements. The college is best suited for students seeking an affordable start to their higher education, those looking to reduce costs before transferring, or those pursuing certificate and associate degree programs in a small-town environment. For more information, visit willistonstate.edu.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 200,341
- **State**: ND
- **City**: Williston
- **Address**: 1410 University Avenue
- **Zip Code**: 58801
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: https://willistonstate.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Town
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $4,445
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $4,445
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $13,292
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $13,292
- **Room and Board**: $8,847
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 912
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $39,194,978
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Small
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities