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Valley City State University

Valley City, ND

Overview

  • Type
    4-year • Public
  • Campus Life
    Small • Rural
  • Average Per Year After Aid
    $12K
  • SAT Range
    1020–1020
  • Graduation Rate
    47%

Valley City State University is a small, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a large town in a rural setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers certificate, master's, associate, and bachelor's degrees. This college has an acceptance rate of 68% and a graduation rate of 47%.

From the Institution

Recognized as one of the top public regional colleges in the Midwest and one of America's "Best Colleges" for 24 consecutive years by U.S. News, VCSU offers more than 65 undergraduate programs in art, business, communication arts, computer systems and software engineering, education, kinesiology and human performance, language and literature, mathematics, music, science, social science, and technology education. Online Master of Education (M.Ed.) and Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree programs are also available. Founded in 1890 as a "normal school" (or teachers college), VCSU remains true to its heritage and has an outstanding reputation for producing some of the finest K-12 educators in the region. VCSU enhances the learning experience by providing full-time students with access to their own laptop, advanced multimedia technology, high-speed wireless networking, and classrooms equipped with the latest educational technology. A student-faculty ratio of 11:1 gives students one-to-one access to faculty in ways that are impossible at other universities. The 55-acre campus is bordered on the south by a forested hillside and on the north by the Sheyenne River. Campus architecture features a graceful blend of historic and modern buildings. The central campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a Historic District, and in May 2017, BuzzFeed named VCSU's campus the most beautiful college campus in North Dakota. The university is located in the southeastern part of the state in the city from which the institution takes its name. Valley City has a population of approximately 6,500 and is located 58 miles west of Fargo on Interstate 94, making the campus easily accessible both from the east and west. Valley City was named Expedia's "Most Beautiful Town" in North Dakota in March 2017. Fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, VCSU is one of 11 institutions in the North Dakota University System (NDUS).

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College Board Code
6480
Application Types Accepted
  • Online through college's own website
Fee Waiver Info
Application fee waivers not offered.

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Important Dates

Dates are subject to change so confirm important deadlines by visiting the college’s website.

September 10
Financial Aid Application Due

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