Valley City State University
tuition & fees
$13,544
graduate tuition & fees
$8,075
acceptance rate
99%
Student Population
1,806
online students
458
Number of Programs
64
Financial Aid Amount
$7,262
SAT Scores
930
Graduation Rate
53%
Valley City State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Valley City, North Dakota.
It has a total enrollment of 1,806 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Valley City State's acceptance rate is 99.07% last year (undergraduate school).
Valley City State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Valley City State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 College St SW, Valley City, ND 58072 |
| Phone | 701-845-7990 |
| WEB | www.vcsu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.vcsu.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.vcsu.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.vcsu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.vcsu.edu/admissions/tuition-fees/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.vcsu.edu/admissions/tuition-fees/net-price-calculator/ |
| Athletic | https://www.vcsu.edu/about-vcsu/who-we-are/student-demographics/ |
| Disability Service | www.vcsu.edu/student-life/academic-support-services/disability-support-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Valley City State University is 99.07% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 53.89%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 99.07 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 53.89 % |
Tuition & Fees
Valley City State's 2025 tuition & fees is $8,580 for North Dakota residents and $13,544 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 0.49% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($13,478).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,075 for North Dakota residents and $8,075 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 0.61% compared to the last year's rate.
| North Dakota Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,580 | $13,544 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,075 | $8,075 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 1,806 students have enrolled at Valley City State (2024-2025). Among them, 458 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Valley City State has 1,651 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 155 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 1,806 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,651 |
| Graduate Students | 155 |
| Online Enrollment | 458 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Valley City State offers 64 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 42 out of the 64 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Valley City State
| Number of programs | 64 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 42 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of less than 12 weeks Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |