Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$8.5k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Valley City State University
Valley City, ND
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,514
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,478
Avg On-Campus Living
$7,280
Avg Off-Campus Living
$7,280
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$15,794
Net price (after aid)$13,613
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$9,030
$30k – $48k$12,130
$48k – $75k$11,758
$75k – $110k$15,340
$110k+$15,411
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$52,725
Median debt at graduation$20,369
Est. monthly loan payment$216
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.6×Graduates earn about 2.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants17%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans34%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
48%
Freshman Retention
66%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$13.6k below avg
Out-of-state value
$13.5k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$8.5k
below avg
Out-of-state
$13.5k
below avg
Net price
$13.6k
below avg
Pell
17%
Median debt
$20.4k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$52.7k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (28)
Natural Sciences
Environmental ScienceMathematics
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Data ScienceArtificial IntelligenceWeb Development
Education
Elementary EducationSpecial EducationSecondary Education
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
69%
SAT range
990 - 1190
ACT range
18 - 24
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- Where is Valley City State University located?
- Valley City State University is located in Valley City, ND, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Valley City State University?
- Valley City State University is a public university based in ND. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Valley City State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Valley City State University is approximately 69%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Valley City State University?
- Valley City State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $8,514 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Valley City State University?
- Valley City State University reports total enrollment of approximately 1,044 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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