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Valley City State University
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Valley City State University
School profile / Valley City, ND
Valley City State University
Public · 4-year·1,806 students enrolled
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Graduation rate
53%
Reported student outcome
Acceptance rate
99%
Reported admissions data
Overview
Admission is open here, so getting in is not the hard part. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $12,442 a year against a $22,518 list price, a 45% gap.
Valley City State University is a small-town public four-year institution located in Valley City, ND. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 1,806 students. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
99%
SAT range
830 - 1070
Academic fit
Admission probability
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Academics
Student:faculty
12:1
Avg class size (est.)
~30 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$22,518
Avg net price after aid
$12,442
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
47%
Avg grant aid
$7,262
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
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Campus life
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Housing & living costs
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Location
Distance from home
Cost of living
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