North Dakota Community Colleges
Mathematics Programs
Mathematics coursework at community colleges in this state. College algebra, precalculus, calculus, and statistics for transfer to four-year programs.
5 colleges · 203 sections · 22 unique courses · Spring 2026 · Updated today
Math is among the most consequential coursework students take at North Dakota community colleges — both because it gates progress into many degrees (nursing, engineering, business) and because it's the most-failed subject for community college students nationally. 5 NDUS institutions offer 203 sections this term, from developmental algebra through Calculus III, statistics, and discrete math.
The math associate as a standalone credential is rare — most students taking lots of math at CC are using it as pre-engineering, pre-CS, pre-actuarial, or pre-finance preparation. Compare colleges below by section availability (especially calculus, which not every CC offers locally) and online vs in-person options.
Colleges offering Mathematics
Mathematics is a transfer program — community colleges offer the coursework; you earn the degree, and its earnings, at a four-year university. See where it transfers →
| College | Sections | Courses | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck State College | 75 | 14 | 8 |
| North Dakota State College of Science | 64 | 13 | 7 |
| Williston State College | 29 | 8 | 6 |
| Dakota College at Bottineau | 19 | 8 | 9 |
| Lake Region State College | 16 | 7 | 6 |
Mathematics Availability Snapshot
How mathematics sections are being offered across 5 colleges in North Dakota this term (203 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person167 (82%)
- online36 (18%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)83
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)46
- Evening (5 PM and after)1
- Asynchronous / TBA73
Start dates
Sections begin on 7 distinct dates. 186 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 75 distinct instructors across 5 colleges.
Common Mathematics courses
- MATH 103College Algebra(40 sections)
- MATH 210Elementary Statistics(39 sections)
- MATH 107Pre-Calculus(22 sections)
- MATH 105Trigonometry(16 sections)
- MATH 165Calculus I(14 sections)
- MATH 192Experimental Course(11 sections)
- MATH 110Math in Society(8 sections)
- MATH 166Calculus II(8 sections)
- MATH 120Basic Mathematics I(7 sections)
- MATH 123Basic Mathematics II(7 sections)
- MATH 125Basic Mathematics III(5 sections)
- MATH 265Calculus III(4 sections)
Frequently asked questions
- Which math classes count for a four-year college?
- College Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Statistics, Calculus I/II/III, and Differential Equations transfer cleanly to North Dakota four-year programs. Developmental math (pre-algebra, basic algebra) doesn't transfer but is often required to enter college-level math. Take the placement test before enrolling; many North Dakota colleges now offer accelerated pathways that skip much of the developmental sequence.
- Can I take Calculus at a community college and transfer it cleanly?
- Yes — Calculus I, II, and III at any NDUS college articulate to the standard calculus sequence at North Dakota four-year programs. This is one of the strongest CC value propositions: same content as the four-year, smaller class sizes, much lower tuition. Many engineering and physics majors intentionally take calculus at CC before transferring.
- What can I do with a math associate degree?
- Standalone: not much directly — entry roles for math-heavy careers (actuarial, statistician, data analyst) require a bachelor's. The associate is most valuable as the lower-division foundation for transfer to math, engineering, computer science, economics, or finance bachelor's programs.
- How do I know which math course to start with?
- North Dakota community colleges use placement tests (Accuplacer, ALEKS, multiple-measures placement) or your high-school transcript GPA + most-recent math grade to place you. Most colleges allow you to challenge a higher placement. Talk to a math advisor before your first semester — placing too low costs time and tuition; placing too high causes a failed course.
Compare Mathematics programs in other states
Same comparison view, different state systems. Useful if you’re considering an out-of-state community college or just want to see how North Dakota’s mathematics programs stack up.
Other programs in North Dakota
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.