The community colleges in North Dakota are comprised of approximately 91% financial aid (2026).
The community colleges financial aid in North Dakota are listed below (where sufficient data available).
Financial Aid Range: 43%
100%
Avg. Financial Aid: 88%
Financial Aid Student Percentage Comparison Over the Years (2007-2025)
Community College Financial Aid Statistics in North Dakota (2026)
College
Financial Aid
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
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
Financial Aid: 100.00%
1410 University Avenue
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 774-4200
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 774-4200
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 100.00%
2011 South Washington ST
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 235-9910
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 235-9910
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 100.00%
3223 13 AVE S, Ste A
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 235-9910
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 235-9910
Rank: #44.
Rasmussen University-North Dakota
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 97.00%
4012 19th Avenue SW
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 277-3889
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 277-3889
Rank: #55.
Lake Region State College
Public
Financial Aid: 93.00%
1801 College Dr N
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-1600
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-1600
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Financial Aid: 91.00%
800 N 6th St
Wahpeton, ND 58076
(701) 671-2403
Wahpeton, ND 58076
(701) 671-2403
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Financial Aid: 91.00%
214 1st Ave
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-4415
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-4415
Rank: #88.
Dakota College at Bottineau ![Dakota College at Bottineau Photo]( "Dakota College at Bottineau Photo")
Public
Financial Aid: 88.00%
105 Simrall Blvd
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-2277
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-2277
Rank: #99.
Bismarck State College
Public
Financial Aid: 86.00%
1500 Edwards Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 224-5400
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 224-5400
Rank: #1010.
The Hair Academy
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 82.00%
2101 East Broadway Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 255-3547
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 255-3547
Rank: #1111.
The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo
Private for-profit
Financial Aid: 43.00%
4377 15th Ave South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 451-9100
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 451-9100
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the North Dakota average for percent of students receiving financial aid in community college?
The North Dakota average for percent of students receiving financial aid in community college is 91% for 2026.
What are schools with the highest average community college financial aid in North Dakota?
The schools with the highest average community college financial aid in North Dakota include Williston State College, Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks and Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo.
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