Valley City State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 99.07%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 930. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,580
- Out-of-State Tuition: $13,544
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at Valley City State:
- Total Enrollment: 1,806, including 458 online students
- 1,651 Undergraduate, 155 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 42% men, 58% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 53%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 21%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 71%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 64 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 42 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 3 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
Valley City State Overview
Valley City State University (Valley City State) is a four-year, public school located in Valley City, ND. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The Valley City State's tuition & fees is $8,580 for North Dakota residents and $13,544 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 47% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,262.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,806 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
Valley City State's acceptance rate is 99.07% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 53.89%. The median SAT score is 930 and the ACT score is 20.
Valley City State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Valley City State University is $8,580 for in-state students and $13,544 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,075 for in-state students and $8,075 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,647 for North Dakota residents and $13,610 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,124 for North Dakota residents and $8,124 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,580 | $13,544 |
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| Graduate | $8,075 | $8,075 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,647 | $13,610 |
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| Graduate | $8,124 | $8,124 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Valley City State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Valley City State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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