A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Valley City State University are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 19% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
81%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 42% more female students than male students enrolled at Valley City State University with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Valley City State University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
685
|
| Women |
973
|
Valley City State University serves a low number of students outside of North Dakota, with 69 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
69%
|
| Out of State |
30%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
35% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 22.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 25.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200572 IPEDS survey data for Valley City State University.