Founded in 1939, Bismarck State College is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Bismarck (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North Dakota. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Bismarck State College (BSC) is a small coeducational US higher education institution. Bismarck State College (BSC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 83 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BSC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.