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Valley City State University

Valley City State University is a small, public institution located in Valley City, nd. Founded in 1890, Valley City State University offers undergraduate degrees in 44 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 914 undergraduates
cost $8,458 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Valley City State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 83.5%
SAT score average 1022
ACT score average 20
Average high school GPA 3.4
Application fee $35
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Valley City State University is known for one of its top majors: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other

Popular majors

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Music
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,458
Additional expenses
Room & board $6,957
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $4,430
Cost of attendance* $20,945
Average financial aid package $12,656
Estimated cost $8,289 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $13,422
Additional expenses
Room & board $6,957
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $4,430
Cost of attendance* $25,909
Average financial aid package $12,656
Estimated cost $13,253 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Valley City State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 914, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

1,754

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
70%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
14%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Valley City State University, students love their departmental clubs. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 101 College St SW, Valley City, ND 58072
phone 800-532-8641
address www.vcsu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Departmental clubs

Fellowship of christian athletes

Vcab

Viking ambassadors

Local fraternities/soroties

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Valley City State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Valley City State University?

Valley City State University is located in Valley City, nd.

What is the acceptance rate at Valley City State University? 

The acceptance rate for Valley City State University is 83%.

What’s the average GPA for Valley City State University?

The average high school GPA for Valley City State University students was 3.4.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Valley City State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Valley City State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $83,780.

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