Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, Valley City State's acceptance rate is 83.45% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 57.26%. 230 men and 198 women applied to Valley City State and 187 men and 170 women students were accepted.
1 applicants who has another gender applied and 1 were accepted.
Among them, 102 men and 103 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Valley City State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 429 | 230 | 198 | 1 | 0 |
| Admitted | 358 | 187 | 170 | 1 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 205 | 102 | 103 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 83.45% | 81.30% | 85.86% | 100.00% | - |
| Yield | 57.26% | 54.55% | 60.59% | 0.00% | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 5 students (2% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 147 students (72%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Valley City State.
The median SAT score is 1,080 with 550 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 550 and the 25th percentile is 540. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 560 and 25th percentile is 490 .
The median ACT composite score is 19 with 75th percentile score of 23 and 25th percentile score of 17 at Valley City State. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 19.
The SAT and ACT scores at Valley City State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,084, ACT: 22 - public baccalaureate college - diverse fields).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1030 | 1080 | 1110 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 550 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 530 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 19 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 | 22 |
| ACT English | 15 | 19 | 21 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 205 first-year students enrolled in Valley City State. The proportion of full-time students is 90.24% and part-time students is 9.76%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 49.76% and women students is 50.24%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Valley City State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 205 | 102 | 103 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 185 | 95 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 20 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Valley City State. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Valley City State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $35 for undergraduate schools and $35 for graduate schools of Valley City State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Valley City State.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $35 |
| Admission Information | www.vcsu.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.vcsu.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master |