
NHSC's reported athletics profile does not identify varsity sports or an athletic association affiliation. Applicants should therefore not assume that the college offers intercollegiate team competition or athletic scholarships.
Recreation and varsity athletics are different opportunities. A student interested in informal games, fitness activities, or a particular sport should ask student services what is currently organized and where it takes place, rather than relying on a varsity recruiting model.
NHSC reports a student-run campus newspaper and a drama or theater group. These offer potential ways to participate in writing, reporting, performance, and collaborative projects outside regular classes.
At a small college, an activity's schedule and membership may change from term to term. Students who want a specific role - such as editing the newspaper, performing, or starting a group - should ask the relevant adviser or student services office about current participation and recognition procedures.
NHSC reported 233 enrolled students and 28 first-time, degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates in its 2024-25 figures. Its small enrollment is useful context for class scheduling and student services, but it does not by itself describe the experience in a particular program.
The student body includes people at different life stages. The reported age counts include 37 students under 18, 30 ages 18-19, and substantial groups in their late twenties, thirties, and forties. That mix is relevant to applicants considering dual credit, returning to college, or balancing study with other responsibilities.
Reported geographic figures indicate that 93% of students were North Dakota residents. The college's tribal identity is also reflected in student demographics: a separate 2026 profile counted 125 American Indian or Alaska Native students. These figures come from different reporting sources and should not be combined to calculate a single-year demographic percentage.
Student life at NHSC is shaped by its small enrollment, New Town location, and connection to the Fort Berthold community. For many students, the everyday experience will depend on the classes, campus activities, and services that fit around travel, employment, and family commitments.
The college reports a health clinic, personal or psychological counseling, and legal services among its student supports. Availability and eligibility may differ by service, so a student with an ongoing health, counseling, or legal need should establish what the college provides before relying on it. The newspaper and theater group offer ways to meet peers through shared work beyond coursework.
NHSC reports one campus library. For a prospective student, the most important questions are whether its study space, collections, and research help support the courses in the intended program.
Students who will study away from campus should ask library staff how to access electronic materials and research assistance remotely. Those undertaking a substantial paper or project should also check how to obtain books or articles the library does not hold and whether any borrowing arrangements require advance planning.
Total enrollment
233Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen
25Total staff
21 full time, 1 part timeVeterans affair office
NoData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.