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Valley City State University

VCSU

Valley City, North Dakota 58072

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Close-knit campus — excellent value

Valley City State University is a public town institution in Valley City, North Dakota. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1090.

A small campus of 918 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,725 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,613.

Established
1890
Type
Public university
Conference
National Association of

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69%Acceptance
1090SAT Avg
918Students
12:1Student:Faculty
48%Grad Rate
$52,725Earnings 10yr
$13,613Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Valley City State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate69.3%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1824

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

69.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1090

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,514
Tuition (out-of-state)$13,478
Room & Board$7,280
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$20,713
Average Net Price$13,613
Median Debt at Graduation$20,369
Monthly Payment (10yr)$216

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,030
$30–48K$12,130
$48–75K$11,758
$75–110K$15,340
$110K+$15,411

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,613

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

66.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,761

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (44)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
918
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
26%
Pell Grant Recipients
17%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Black 3%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate48.1%
Freshman Retention66.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,820
8 Years$47,396
10 Years$52,725

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,000
Men
$47,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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