Valley City State University
Valley City State University is a public 4-year institution in Valley City, ND. It enrolls about 1,754 students and admits roughly 69% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Valley City, ND 58072 |
| County | Barnes County |
| Enrollment | 1,754 |
| Acceptance rate | 69% |
| Applicants / admitted | 492 / 341 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $8,514 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $13,478 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 48% |
| Transfer-out rate | 29% |
| Full-time retention rate | 66% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $13,841 |
| Campus setting | Town: Remote |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| ACT middle 50% | 18–24 |
| Website | www.vcsu.edu/ |
| Phone | 7018457990 |
Admissions
About 492 students applied and 341 were admitted. Of those admitted, 194 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $8,514 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $13,478. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $13,841 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,030 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,130 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $11,758 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,340 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,411 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 160 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 48% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Valley City State University is in Valley City, ND, Barnes County. Its coordinates are 46.9185, -98.0039.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Valley City State University?
About 69% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 492 applicants.
How much does Valley City State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $8,514 for in-state students and $13,478 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Valley City State University?
About 1,754 students are enrolled.