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Valley City State University campus

🇺🇸 USA · North Dakota

Valley City State University

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
99.1%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹12,72,215Out-of-state
Students
958Undergraduates
Students per teacher
11Student to faculty

About

Valley City State University (VCSU) is a public university in Valley City, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the North Dakota University System. Founded in 1890 as Valley City State Normal School, a two-year teachers' college, it was authorized to confer bachelor's degrees in 1921 and changed its name to Valley City State Teachers College. With an expansion in programs outside teacher education after World War II, it became Valley City State College in 1963. In 1986, it was renamed State University of North Dakota-Valley City and a year later received its current name.
VCSU offers more than 65 undergraduate programs and multiple online graduate programs including a Master of Education, Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Science in Business Information Systems degrees. In 2015, VCSU graduated 302 students, the largest class in its 125-year history.
VCSU is listed as a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.

Admissions planning estimate

98% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 63%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 69.31%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 69.3% (341/492; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

99 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 322
Offered a place 319
Enrolled 173

54.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite830-1070
4001600
ACT composite17-24
136

What a year costs

₹21,72,083 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹12,72,215
  • Housing₹8,05,937
  • Books & supplies₹93,932
Sticker price ₹21,72,083
After aid (average) ₹11,16,851

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹7,99,737
Out-of-state ₹12,72,215

Average aid awarded: ₹7,57,468 a year.

Outcomes and support

70.9%
Retention
53.3%
Graduation
54%
Get financial aid
36%
From out of state

One teacher for every 11 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 80.2%
Multiracial 5.7%
African American 3.9%
Hispanic 3.2%
Native American 1.3%
Unknown 1%
Asian 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

5 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Services, Generalbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Managementbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate99.07%
Total Applicants322
Admitted Applicants319
Enrolled Applicants173
Application Fee₹3,288
Fee Waiver AvailableNo
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %830
SAT Composite 75th %1070
ACT Composite 25th %17
ACT Composite 75th %24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹7,99,737
Out-of-State Tuition₹12,72,215
Average Housing Cost₹8,05,937
Books & Supplies₹93,932
Average Net Price₹11,16,851
Students Receiving Aid54%
Average Aid Awarded₹7,57,468
Out-of-State Students36%

Student Body Diversity

African American3.86%
Asian0.94%
Hispanic3.24%
White80.17%
Multiracial5.74%
Native American1.25%
Pacific Islander0.73%
International3.03%
Unknown Race1.04%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate53.33%
Retention Rate70.86%
Student/Faculty Ratio11:1
Total Undergraduates958

Contact

Street Address101 College St SW
ZIP Code58072
Phone(701) 845-7101
Websitehttps://www.vcsu.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/