The average community college in North Dakota has approximately 1,429 students (2026).
The community colleges with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The largest community college in North Dakota is Bismarck State College, with 5,111 students.
College Size Range: 72 Students
5,111 Students
Avg. College Size: 1,429 Students
Largest North Dakota Community Colleges (2026)
College
# Students
Location
Rank: #11.
Bismarck State College
Public
Students: 5,111
1500 Edwards Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 224-5400
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 224-5400
Rank: #22.
Students: 3,803
800 N 6th St
Wahpeton, ND 58076
(701) 671-2403
Wahpeton, ND 58076
(701) 671-2403
Rank: #33.
Lake Region State College
Public
Students: 2,480
1801 College Dr N
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-1600
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-1600
Rank: #44.
Dakota College at Bottineau ![Dakota College at Bottineau Photo]( "Dakota College at Bottineau Photo")
Public
Students: 1,378
105 Simrall Blvd
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-2277
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-2277
Rank: #55.
Williston State College ![Williston State College Photo - WSC competes in 6 varsity sports. Hockey, Men's and Women's basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball.]( "Williston State College Photo - WSC competes in 6 varsity sports. Hockey, Men's and Women's basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball.")
Public
Students: 1,316
1410 University Avenue
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 774-4200
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 774-4200
Rank: #66.
Rasmussen University-North Dakota
Private for-profit
Students: 718
4012 19th Avenue SW
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 277-3889
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 277-3889
Rank: #77.
Students: 472
214 1st Ave
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-4415
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-4415
Rank: #88.
The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo
Private for-profit
Students: 167
4377 15th Ave South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 451-9100
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 451-9100
Rank: #99.
Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo
Private for-profit
Students: 119
3223 13 AVE S, Ste A
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 235-9910
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 235-9910
Rank: #1010.
The Hair Academy
Private for-profit
Students: 83
2101 East Broadway Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 255-3547
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 255-3547
Rank: #1111.
Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks
Private for-profit
Students: 72
2011 South Washington ST
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 235-9910
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 235-9910
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the North Dakota average community college student size?
The North Dakota average community college student size is 1,429 for 2026.
What are schools with the highest average community college student size in North Dakota?
The schools with the highest average community college student size in North Dakota include Bismarck State College, North Dakota State College of Science and Lake Region State College.
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