Valley City State University
101 College St SE,, Valley City, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Valley City State University
About this school
Valley City State, founded in 1890, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 55-acre campus is located in Valley City, 58 miles west of Fargo.
- www.vcsu.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
150
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:1,372
- Men:589 Men (42.9%)
- Women:783 Women (57.1%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Valley City State University is noncompetitive: virtually all applicants accepted regardless of high school rank or test scores.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 30 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 101 College Street, SW |
City, State, Zip | Valley City, ND 58072 |
Phone | (701) 845-7101 |
Fax | (701) 845-7245 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $35 |
Application Fee Waiver | Not available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student cannot defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 99% of 384 applicants were admitted |
Women | 99% of 167 applicants were admitted |
Men | 99% of 217 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 214 (56%) of 380 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 100 (60%) of 166 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 114 (53%) of 214 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.22 |
375 And Above | 16% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 10% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 19% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 13% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 31% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 11% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | 0% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 18% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 59% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 24% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 21 average |
• Score 30 - 36 | 2% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 17% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 61% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 20% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $7,406|Out-of-state: $16,579 (40.11%)
- Room & Board: - $6,328 (34.28%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,150 (6.23%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $3,578 (19.38%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Valley City State University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 15 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning December 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003008 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 145 (90.6%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 90 (62.1%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 90 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 50 (55.6%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 88% |
Average Award | $13,848 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 89 (98.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,880 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 68 (75.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,559 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 10 (11.1%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 64 (40.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,738 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 617 (81.8%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 439 (71.2%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 436 (99.3%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 217 (49.8%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 82% |
Average Award | $12,648 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 392 (89.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,379 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 338 (77.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,065 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 36 (8.3%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 158 (21.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,699 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 79% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $27,050 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, TEACH Grants |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Humanities, Library Science, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Journalism/Publications, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, International Students, Members of Minorities |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,143 |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
66
Part-Time Faculty
40
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
38%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 38% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 40% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 16% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 5% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 1% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 1% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Not accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Not accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Not available
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 248,721 |
Computer Ownership | Students required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 1200 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Valley City State University provides wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
72.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
20.5%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
32.8%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
35.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (43)
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Teacher Education
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Education, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Health Teacher Education
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Office Management and Supervision
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Engineering
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychology, General
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Social Sciences, General
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Technical Teacher Education
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Education, Business/marketing, Natural resources/environmental science
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study (7)
- Education--General
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education
- English Education
- English as a Second Language
- Library Science
- Vocational and Technical Education
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
6,699
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Campus Size
55 acres
Weather
Temperature | -3.6 average low in January, 77.4 average high in September |
Rain | 96 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | Valley City |
Nearest Train Station | - |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing
Students of College Housing
32% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
68%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Not available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Not available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Not available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics |
Mascot | - |
School Colors | Cardinal and blue |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Softball | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Softball | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, bowling, cross-country running, football, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, skiing (cross-country), soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Valley City State University offers choral groups, departmental clubs, fellowship of christian athletes, vcab, viking ambassadors, local fraternities/soroties
Sororities
1% of women participate
Fraternities
1% of men participate
ROTC
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
834
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
1,372
Women
783
Men
589
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 1.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 0.8% Asian
- 2.6% Black/African-American
- 5.3% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 85.0% White
- 0.8% Unknown
International Students
2.1% from 10 countries
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
150