Bismarck State College (BSC) is a
public college
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in
Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck () is the capital of the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Burleigh County. It is the state's second-most populous city, after Fargo. The city's population was 73,622 in the 2020 census, while its metropolitan popula ...
. It is the third largest college in the
North Dakota University System
The North Dakota University System (NDUS) is the public system of higher education and policy coordination entity in the U.S. state of North Dakota. The system includes all public institutions in the state including two research universities, four ...
with 3,781 students as of September 2016. Established in 1939, it is a comprehensive
community college
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that offers the first two years of education toward a
bachelor's degree
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in most fields as well as 20+ bachelor's degree and several undergraduate programs in conjunction with other university system institutions. 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
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technology,
electric
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power technology, and
renewable
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energy.
Student life
Student activities are managed by the staff of the Student and Residence Life Office, located in the Student Union building on campus. Students can register for meal plans, request housing, visit the bookstore, sign up for intramurals or student government, and learn about the activities provided for them on and off campus. Dances, hypnotists, comedians, artists,
barbecue
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s, and tie-dye are popular events.
Notable alumni
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David Andahl
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, businessman and politician
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Alvin Jaeger
Alvin A. Jaeger (born December 10, 1943) is an American politician and member of the Republican Party who had served as the Secretary of State of North Dakota from 1993 to 2023. Jaeger was elected to the office in 1992, and re-elected in 1996, 2 ...
, 14th Secretary of State of North Dakota
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Brock Lesnar
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, former
WWE
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Champion
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and former
UFC
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Heavyweight Champion
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Bob Stenehjem, Republican member and Majority Leader of the North Dakota Senate
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Masai Ujiri
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After a m ...
, general manager of the NBA's
Toronto Raptors
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Larry Watson, author of novels, poetry, and short stories
Notable faculty
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Ed Kringstad - wrestling coach, North Dakota State Senator
['Ed Kringstad-Obituary,' The Bismarck Tribune.com, March 7, 2013]
Notes
External links
Official website
Community colleges in North Dakota
Bismarck–Mandan
Educational institutions established in 1939
Buildings and structures in Bismarck, North Dakota
Education in Burleigh County, North Dakota
1939 establishments in North Dakota
NJCAA athletics
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