Valley City State University — College Profile

About

Founded as a teachers' college, Valley City State University is best known for its exceptional education programs, alongside strong degrees in fisheries and wildlife biology, business, and software engineering. A distinctive pioneer in digital education, VCSU operates a mandatory laptop initiative that equips every full-time student with tailored hardware and industry-standard software integrated directly into their coursework. The campus culture is tight-knit and personalized, allowing students to forge close relationships with faculty while engaging in NAIA Viking athletics, vibrant campus traditions, and outdoor recreation along the scenic Sheyenne River.

Wikipedia: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.

Location

Valley City, ND, 58072 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

MSP · Minneapolis

269 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$8,514$13,544

Housing & food (on campus)$8,580$8,580

Books & supplies$1,000$1,000

Cost of attendance$18,710$24,261

Average net price$11,890Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$13,544

In-state: $8,514

Housing & food (on campus)$8,580

Books & supplies$1,000

Cost of attendance$24,261

In-state: $18,710

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $11,890

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.vcsu.edu

How it’s made up · out-of-state

Tuition$12,953

Fees$2,093

Housing$8,115

Books & supplies$1,100

Total of the above$24,261

Source: www.vcsu.edu

See how the in-state total ($18,710) is made up

How it’s made up · in-state

Tuition$7,402

Fees$2,093

Housing$8,115

Books & supplies$1,100

Total of the above$18,710

Source: www.vcsu.edu

Net price by family income · in-state students

$0–30k

$7,879

$30–48k

$7,787

$48–75k

$10,841

$75–110k

$12,538

$110k+

$14,570

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Grants from the school

96% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $4,140

Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

51%

Within 4 yrs

37%

Back for yr 2

71%

Transferred

25%

Pell students: 60.5% · others: 50.5%

8 yrs after starting

51% graduated · 30% transferred · 19% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings

6 yrs after entry$45,820

10 yrs after entry$52,725

Debt

Median at graduation$20,369

Monthly payment$216

Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$21.3k

90th percentile$27,500

Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: 43% graduate within 6 yrs, $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in

Admit rate

99%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1041

R 420–530 · M 410–540

ACT midpoint

Comp 17–24 · E 15–22 · M 16–23

SAT middle 50%: 830–1070

40080012001600

Admitted students

Admit rate: men 99.4% · women 98.8%

Yield: 53.9% of admitted students enroll

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Student Body

Gender

Men 46%Women 54%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

12 : 1

Pell grant

17%

First-gen

26%

Family income

$59,878

Independent

25%

Age at entry

23.0

Part-time

18%

Where first-years come from

In state (ND)

60.7%

Out of state

34.1%

International

5.2%

Most out-of-state first-years from: MN 17 · AK 13 · HI 5 · SD 5 · FL 3

Race & ethnicity

White

80%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

AI/AN

NH/PI

Unknown

Varsity sports

NAIA Division II

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs

After 6 yrs

$45,820

After 10 yrs

$52,725

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods96

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas41

Business Administration, Management and Operations22

Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management14

Music11

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities8

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness7

Psychology, General7

Human Services, General6

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs6

History6

Communication and Media Studies5

Computer and Information Sciences, General4

Computer Engineering4

English Language and Literature, General4

Natural Resources Conservation and Research3

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$14M

Full-time faculty

51%

Faculty salary

$6,935/mo

Teaching spend

$14,718

per student

Federal loans

30%

Classification

Carnegie type

Baccalaureate — diverse fields

Undergraduate profile