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
69%Acceptance
1090SAT Avg
918Students
12:1Student:Faculty
48%Grad Rate
$52,725Earnings 10yr
$13,613Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate69.3%
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 20
1824
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
Programs (44)
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