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North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is a public two-year technical and community college located in Wahpeton, North Dakota, founded in 1903. The college enrolls approximately 3,803 students across 44 program areas, offering associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in technical, career, and transfer-focused fields. NDSCS is consistently ranked among North Dakota's top institutions in mechanics repair, dental hygiene, building and construction trades, and culinary arts, and holds the #1 ranking in the state for several technical disciplines. The college is known for its hands-on, workforce-oriented curriculum, strong employment outcomes, and very affordable tuition — international students living on campus typically qualify for the in-state tuition rate of $5,976/yr. NDSCS actively recruits and supports international students, issuing I-20 visa documentation and providing dedicated international student advising. Located in Wahpeton, on the Minnesota border in southeastern North Dakota, the campus offers a close-knit, rural community setting with easy access to Fargo (approximately 50 miles north). Graduates typically enter the workforce directly with competitive starting salaries averaging $49,092.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$6973
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $6,973
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
