Overview
Enrollment
| 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 |
Valley City State University, located in Valley City, North Dakota, sits along the Sheyenne River Valley approximately 60 miles west of Fargo. The public institution, established in 1890 as a normal school for teacher education, operates from a hillside campus featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings. While maintaining its heritage in teacher education, VCSU has expanded its academic offerings to include business, information technology, and science programs, with particular emphasis on its education and technology-focused degrees. The university provides traditional dormitory housing for its undergraduate population and competes in NAIA athletics as the Vikings, maintaining a strong presence in regional collegiate sports.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Valley City State University is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Valley City State University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#689 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#238 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in North Dakota
#3 in Best Public Colleges in North Dakota
#19 in Best Value Colleges in North Dakota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1110 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 3.31 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
North Dakota Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $1,839 |
| Room and Board | $6,957 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,430 |
| Total One Year Cost | $20,945 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $1,839 |
| Room and Board | $6,957 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,430 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,909 |
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% |
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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.
Last updated February 24, 2024