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Bismarck State College English Requirements

North Dakota, United States

Bismarck State College (BSC) is a public community college located in Bismarck, North Dakota, and is designated as North Dakota's Polytechnic Institution. It offers associate degrees, certificates, and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees across technical, liberal arts, and energy-related programs. BSC is part of the North Dakota University System and serves both domestic and international students.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

Bismarck State College accepts Cambridge English, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, and Duolingo English Test for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need TOEFL iBT 65 and IELTS Academic 6.

Undergraduate requirements

The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.

Duolingo English TestUnknown
TOEFL iBT65
IELTS Academic6
PTE Academic50
Cambridge EnglishNo published minimum

Sources: bismarckstate.edu/admissions/howtoapply/inter…bismarckstate.edu/admissions/howtoapply/KSA-S…

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Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL iBT score do I need for Bismarck State College?+

Undergraduate admission to Bismarck State College requires TOEFL iBT 65 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.

What IELTS Academic score do I need for Bismarck State College?+

Undergraduate admission to Bismarck State College requires IELTS Academic 6 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.

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Requirements are read from Bismarck State College's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.