North Dakota

Valley City State University

Valley City, North Dakota

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About

Valley City State University (VCSU) is a public university in Valley City, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the North Dakota University System. Founded in 1890 as Valley City State Normal School, a two-year teachers' college, it was authorized to confer bachelor's degrees in 1921 and changed its name to Valley City State Teachers College. With an expansion in programs outside teacher education after World War II, it became Valley City State College in 1963. In 1986, it was renamed State University of North Dakota-Valley City and a year later received its current name. VCSU offers more than 65 undergraduate programs and multiple online graduate programs including a Master of Education, Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Science in Business Information Systems degrees.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$14,247
Estimated total for international students
US$27,226
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
US$9,009
Total cost for in-state students
US$21,988
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
958
Graduate students
155
International undergraduates
3%
Students per teacher
12 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
99%
SAT
Reading and writing 420–530 · Maths 410–540
ACT
17–24

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$53,886

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (50)

Bachelor's degrees27 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHuman Services, GeneralLeisure and Recreational ActivitiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMathematicsMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPersonal Awareness and Self-ImprovementPsychology, GeneralSocial Sciences, GeneralSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVisual and Performing Arts, GeneralWildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Master's degrees3 subjects
Management Information Systems and ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Associate's degrees1 subject
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Undergraduate certificates14 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralDesign and Applied ArtsGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsLeisure and Recreational ActivitiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingMusicRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Post-baccalaureate certificates1 subject
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Graduate certificates4 subjects
Communication and Media StudiesEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.