Valley City State University Admission
Application Fee
$35
Graduate Application Fee
$35
Acceptance Rate
83.45%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
57.26%
Freshmen Enrollment
205
SAT Scores
1,080
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 429 students have applied and 358 students have allowed to admit to Valley City State University (Acceptance rate: 83.45%). Valley City State's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 57.26 % where 205 students have finally enrolled out of 358 admitted students.
Valley City State acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Dakota. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Dickinson State University and Mayville State University, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 71.63%).
Valley City State enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Dakota. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 49.01%).
How to Apply to Valley City State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Valley City State. Valley City State offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| 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/ |
| Disability Service | www.vcsu.edu/student-life/academic-support-services/disability-support-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Valley City State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Valley City State University is 1,080 and the average ACT score is 19. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Valley City State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 990). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Valley City State University | 1,080 | 19 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 990 | 19 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Dakota | 1,077 | 63 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Valley City State University, 5 students submitted SAT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,080 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Dakota. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 550 | 550 |
| Mathematics | 490 | 530 | 560 |
| Total | 1,030 | 1,080 | 1,110 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Valley City State University, 147 students submitted ACT scores (72% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 19 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Dakota. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 17 | 19 | 23 |
| English | 15 | 19 | 21 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 19 | 22 |
Valley City State Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Valley City State University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |