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Valley City State University

Valley City, ND · Public · Remote town · Website

Admission rate
99%
Average net price
$13,748
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings
$53,886
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Valley City State University is a public college in Valley City, ND with 958 undergraduates. It admits 99% of applicants, and admitted students average 1041 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $13,748 per year ($9,997 for families earning under $30,000). 50% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,886 ten years after enrolling.

public college

Admissions

Admission rate
99%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
492
Fall 2023
Admitted
341
Fall 2023
Yield
57%
of admitted students enrolled

Valley City State University had fewer than 500 applicants, so its admission rate says little about how selective it is.

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing420–530
200800
SAT Math410–540
200800
ACT Composite17–24
136

What Valley City State University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementNot considered
  • RecommendationsNot considered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$21,988
sticker price, per year
In-state tuition
$9,009
Out-of-state tuition
$14,247

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$9,997
  • $30–48k$9,236
  • $48–75k$8,809
  • $75–110k$13,300
  • $110k+$17,176

Get a personal estimate with Valley City State University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
50%
Freshman retention
71%
Median earnings
$53,886
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$21,750
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
958
Student–faculty ratio
12:1
Receive Pell grants
21%
  • White80%
  • Hispanic3%
  • Black4%
  • Asian1%

Valley City State University FAQ

What is Valley City State University's acceptance rate?+

Valley City State University admits 99% of applicants.

What SAT score do you need for Valley City State University?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 420–530 on SAT Reading and Writing and 410–540 on SAT Math; the average total is 1041.

What ACT score do you need for Valley City State University?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–24.

Is Valley City State University test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Valley City State University?+

In Fall 2023, 492 students applied to Valley City State University and 341 were admitted; 194 enrolled.

Does Valley City State University consider legacy status?+

No. Valley City State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Valley City State University require an essay?+

Valley City State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Valley City State University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $21,988 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,748.

What is Valley City State University's graduation rate?+

50% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Data notes for Valley City State University

  • Admission rate: Fewer than 500 applicants (or no applicant count), so the admission rate says little about selectivity. We do not label these colleges as selective.
  • Admission rate: The admission rate moved more than 25 percentage points from the prior year’s IPEDS counts; check with the college.

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