Overview
Student Population
| Location | Valley City, North Dakota |
| Online | vcsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Valley City, North Dakota, Valley City State University is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 517 prospective students applied, and 394 were granted admission. Of those admitted 218 enrolled in the school. 872 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 675 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $5,884 plus fees of $1,823. Valley City State University is ranked 606 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Valley City State University is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Valley City State University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#606 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#198 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in North Dakota
#3 in Best Public Colleges in North Dakota
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Value Colleges in North Dakota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 948/1090 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.15 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
North Dakota Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $1,823 |
| Room and Board | $6,610 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,636 |
| Total One Year Cost | $19,053 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $1,823 |
| Room and Board | $6,610 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,636 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,466 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 54% |
| Business | 12% |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 5% |
| Human Services | 4% |
| Health Professions | 4% |
Other Colleges to Consider
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200572 IPEDS survey data for Valley City State University.
Current students may use the Valley City State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.