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Valley City State University

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Location: Valley City State University

VCSU

Valley City, North Dakota 58072

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

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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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

66.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

-2.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,761

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (44)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

66%

Below Average

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

10 Years$52,725

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from ND state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K

264 mi(458 min)

Milwaukeepop. 570K

561 mi(972 min)

Kansas Citypop. 500K

567 mi(983 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSP Minneapolis-St Paul270 mi

MCI Kansas City552 mi

MKE Milwaukee565 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1354 mi · ~39h 7m drive

New York, NY1265 mi · ~36h 33m drive

Hartford, CT1295 mi · ~37h 25m drive

Providence, RI1352 mi · ~39h 3m drive

Albany, NY1220 mi · ~35h 15m drive

Syracuse, NY1097 mi · ~31h 41m drive

Rochester, NY1026 mi · ~29h 38m drive

Buffalo, NY974 mi · ~28h 8m drive

Philadelphia, PA1237 mi · ~35h 44m drive

Pittsburgh, PA1002 mi · ~28h 57m drive

Harrisburg, PA1147 mi · ~33h 8m drive

Newark, NJ1256 mi · ~36h 17m drive

Washington, DC1192 mi · ~34h 26m drive

Baltimore, MD1196 mi · ~34h 33m drive

Atlanta, GA1155 mi · ~33h 22m drive

Charlotte, NC1200 mi · ~34h 40m drive

Raleigh, NC1260 mi · ~36h 24m drive

Miami, FL1757 mi · ~50h 45m drive

Orlando, FL1554 mi · ~44h 54m drive

Tampa, FL1557 mi · ~44h 59m drive

Nashville, TN941 mi · ~27h 11m drive

New Orleans, LA1247 mi · ~36h 1m drive

Richmond, VA1230 mi · ~35h 32m drive

Chicago, IL619 mi · ~17h 53m drive

Detroit, MI799 mi · ~23h 5m drive

Minneapolis, MN264 mi · ~7h 38m drive

St. Louis, MO696 mi · ~20h 6m drive

Kansas City, MO567 mi · ~16h 23m drive

Indianapolis, IN772 mi · ~22h 18m drive

Columbus, OH891 mi · ~25h 44m drive

Cleveland, OH888 mi · ~25h 39m drive

Milwaukee, WI561 mi · ~16h 12m drive

Dallas, TX979 mi · ~28h 17m drive

Houston, TX1194 mi · ~34h 30m drive

Austin, TX1151 mi · ~33h 15m drive

San Antonio, TX1209 mi · ~34h 56m drive

Los Angeles, CA1379 mi · ~39h 50m drive

San Francisco, CA1390 mi · ~40h 9m drive

San Diego, CA1406 mi · ~40h 37m drive

Seattle, WA1137 mi · ~32h 51m drive

Portland, OR1179 mi · ~34h 4m drive

Denver, CO607 mi · ~17h 32m drive

Phoenix, AZ1187 mi · ~34h 17m drive

Salt Lake City, UT811 mi · ~23h 26m drive

Honolulu, HI3745 mi · ~108h 11m drive

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