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Valley City State University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Valley City, ND🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Valley City State University is a small public institution in North Dakota with 1,658 students and nearly open admissions (99.1% acceptance rate). Education dominates the curriculum, accounting for 44% of degrees awarded, followed by humanities at 25%. The 53% six-year graduation rate and 71% first-year retention are areas to consider when evaluating completion likelihood.

Acceptance rate
99.1%
Enrollment
1,658
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
53%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
830 – 1070
ACT (composite)
17 – 24
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$7,879
family income
$30–48k
$7,787
family income
$48–75k
$10,841
family income
$75–110k
$12,538
family income
$110k+
$14,570
family income
17% receive Pell grants
30% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Valley City State University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Education
43.9%
Humanities
24.8%
Business & Marketing
7.2%
Visual & Performing Arts
3.9%
Health Professions
3.9%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$52,725
Earnings (6 yr)
$45,820
Completion
53%
Retention
71%
Median debt
$20,369

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Valley City State University?

Valley City State University has an acceptance rate of 99.1%, making it relatively accessible.

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

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 830 and 1070 on the SAT. The ACT range is 17–24.

How much does Valley City State University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $7,879 per year, rising to $14,570 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.