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Valley City State University

#4 in Top Public Universities in North Dakota
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Valley City, ND
  • 95 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B-
  2. Value
    B+
  3. Diversity
    B+
  4. Campus
    B-
  5. Athletics
    B-
  6. Party Scene
    C+
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    C+
  9. Dorms
    A-
  10. Campus Food
    B
  11. Student Life
    B-
  12. Safety
    A
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Valley City State is an above-average public university located in Valley City, North Dakota. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 798 undergraduate students. The Valley City State acceptance rate is 98%. Popular majors include Elementary Education, Business Administration and Management, and Wildlife and Fisheries Management. Graduating 35% of students, Valley City State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,600.
About Valley City State University...
Athletic Division
NAIA Division II
Athletic Conference
North Star Athletic Association
Address
101 College St SW
Valley City, ND 58072
Website
vcsu.edu
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Valley City State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
98%
Application Deadline
—
SAT Range
810-950
ACT Range
18-24
Application Fee
$35
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$12,073/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $9,641/ year
  • $30-48k
    $8,154/ year
  • $49-75k
    $10,929/ year
  • $76-110k
    $13,273/ year
  • $110k+
    $14,481/ year
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Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
100%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.6 responses
88%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.8 responses
75%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.8 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Elementary Education
    86 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    20 Graduates
  • Wildlife and Fisheries Management
    17 Graduates
  • Psychology
    13 Graduates
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
    9 Graduates
  • Communications
    8 Graduates
  • Technical Teacher Education
    8 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    6 Graduates
  • English and Speech Teacher Education
    5 Graduates
  • History Teacher Education
    5 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
798Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
8%
Pell Grant
32%
Varsity Athletes
29%
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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
60%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.10 responses
Poll
62%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.13 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 6 responses
Report
  • Successful
    50%
  • It feels like a family helping each other
    33%
  • Sometimes it feels like a large high school.
    17%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$38,500/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
35%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
100%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.7 responses
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Valley City State University is a smaller school, which allows for more one-on-one contact with professors. I feel like the professors actually care about my college career since their classes are so small they can learn my name. Valley City State has also created a wide array of opportunities to have fun and meet people. I know students who drive from nearby schools just to come to VCSU activities!
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Great school, small, and professors are really hands on and in touch with students. The campus is beautiful, especially during winter and seeing a blanket of snow cover.
Valley is a nice small school that will allow you to get an education but also learn a lot about yourself. The weather is also brutal so you learn how much you don't like being cold. It is a nice cute campus and has a lot of diversity so it is nice and if you are an open minded person you will really enjoy it here. The teachers and staff are amazing at helping you with whatever you need and helping you find plans that fit just for you.