# Valley City State University

Valley City, ND. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/valley-city-state-university

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 99% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 492 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 341 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 420–530 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 410–540 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 17–24 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $21,988 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $13,748 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $9,997 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $9,236 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $8,809 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $13,300 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $17,176 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 958 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 50% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $53,886 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,750 (FY2024) |

## What Valley City State University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 200572. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology