About Valley City State University

Founded in 1890, Valley City State University. is a Public college. Located in North Dakota, which is a city setting in North Dakota, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,295 full time undergraduate students, and 157 full time graduate students.

The Valley City State University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 70 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Valley City State University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate98%
Application Deadline
Application Fee35
SAT Range810-950
ACT Range18-24

Admissions at VCSU are considered Less Selective, with ,3% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 50 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

55% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 25% were in the top quarter, and 6% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Valley City State University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
40%
“We know about current events and vote”
60%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
80%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
20%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
20%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
80%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
40%
“We bought the gear”
60%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
40%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
60%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
40%
“They keep regular office hours”
60%
“They”re always available”
40%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
60%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
20%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
60%
“We only party on weekends”
20%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
100%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
40%
“We know about current events and vote”
60%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
80%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
20%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
20%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
80%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
40%
“We bought the gear”
60%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
40%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
60%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
40%
“They keep regular office hours”
60%
“They”re always available”
40%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
60%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
20%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
60%
“We only party on weekends”
20%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
100%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    9 Students rated on-campus housing 4 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    8 Students rated off-campus housing 3.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    11 Students rated campus food 3.5 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    11 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    11 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 64 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    11 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    11 Students rated local services 3.7 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    11 Students rated academics 4.4 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

Valley City State University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Valley City State University?

8 Students rated Valley City State University

Nyssa - 08/29/2023

I love this school! I always feel welcomed, and the campus is just so beautiful. Everywhere is walkable, and the class sizes are small, so you get personalized help. Our best majors are Education, Music, and Fishieries/Wildlife. So if you are pursuing one of these fields, and enjoy individualized help, then Valley City is the place for you!

Brooke - 02/24/2021

I was very impressed with the campus housing and the college in general. All the people were very friendly and very motivated to help me to be motivated to achieve my goals. They have many facilities they have improved on and that is very impressive to me because I know they are expanding to fit the needs of the students.

Marco - 03/20/2020

My overall opinion of Valley City State University is well above positive. All the professors are caring and attentive to students' needs when they see something they will say something. My advisor is helpful and is willing to set aside extra time to help, not because she has to, but because she wants to. All the students are sympathetic and helpful; the entire student body is committed to assisting others in achieving.

Madison - 11/20/2018

It is a very amazing college, teachers and students are all super helpful and are always willing to do whatever it takes to help you succeed. No one is rude and everyone gets along quite well at VCSU. There's a variety of extracurricular activities to participate in and it's always super fun to go to sporting events.

Valley City State University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Valley City State University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Valley City State University is 98%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I have learned that the best time to go to college is immediately after high school graduation. I like the small school atmosphere, especially as an older than average student who has not been in the school setting for quite a number of years.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    VCSU is an adaptive and technologically advanced university where a student should expect to work for and receive a quality higher education.

    Read all 6 answers

  4. Describe the students at your school.

    Most of my classmates are very into their studies, but also like to have a good time.

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  5. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Anyone who is looking for a great small school with big opportunities in education major

    Read all 5 answers

  6. What's unique about your campus?

    The small class sizes and the easily accessible resources are the best part about VCSU. If you have concerns or questions, the teachers will either give you the answer or point you in the right direction.

    Read all 4 answers

  7. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Proscratinating is never a good choice. If you have trouble with it you should try to correct it as soon as possible to help get the best education possible.

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  8. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    If you are not willing to work for your education and all you wanna do is slack off and eat potato chips in your dorm, Valley City State University is definitely not for you. Attending this school means putting in a lot of work; work that will definitely pay off in the future.

    Read all 3 answers

  9. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    This school is best known for it's excellent education degrees

    Read all 2 answers

  10. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The price of books is outrageous. Last semester I spent over $800 on my textbooks and there should be alternative, less expensive ways to acquire the material.

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  11. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Valley City State University offers a diverse campus with accessibility to technology in a world that will eventually require technological skills in the workplace. The ability to socialize with students from different areas of the world advances my perspectives in the classroom. The student-teacher ratio allows individual attention with professors and more opportunities to stay involved. The wide range of classes offered increases my skills in a vast amount of areas to better my knowledge for Graduate School and a career in Education.

    Read all 1 answers

  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I try not to brag, but I do tell my friends that I like the campus and the people there are easy to talk to and get along with. You get one-on-one experience that you won't always get at the bigger colleges.

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

58%

female

42%

male

1,295

Total Undergrad Enrollment

157

Total Grad Students

20%

Out-Of-State

75%

In-State

5%

International

Organizations

30

Student Organizations

1

Fraternities

1

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

34%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
3%
% Hispanic/Latino
5%
% White or Caucasian
83%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending Valley City State University receive some sort of financial aid. 32% were awarded federal grants. While 68% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$16,017

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$6,352

Room and Board

23,569

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$9,641
$30 - $48K
$8,154
$48 - $75K
$10,929
$75 - $110K
$13,273
$110K & UP
$14,481

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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