College Advisor HubAcceptance Rate
69%
Enrollment
918
Graduation Rate
48%
Student-Faculty Ratio
13:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$52,725
Retention Rate
66%
Admissions
ACT Range (25th–75th)18–24
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,514
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,478
Avg Net Price
$13,613
Room & Board
$7,280
Total COA
$20,713
Median Debt
$20,369
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$9,030
$30,001–48,000
$12,130
$48,001–75,000
$11,758
$75,001–110,000
$15,340
$110,001+
$15,411
Pell Grant Rate: 17%
Federal Loan Rate: 34%
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Sticker Price$20,758
Estimated Net Price$13,613 (avg)
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Valley City State University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
48%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$52,725
Retention Rate
66%
Median Debt
$20,369
Top Programs
Education
47.8%
Business & Marketing
11.1%
Visual & Performing Arts
5.1%
Natural Resources
4.1%
Computer Science
2.2%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
2.2%
Health Professions
1.9%
Public Administration & Social Services
1.6%
History
1.6%
Psychology
1.1%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 110 | $43,590 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 59 | $47,585 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 23 | $51,260 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 14 | $45,038 |
| Music | 13 | — |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 8 | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 7 | — |
| Biology, General | 6 | — |
| History | 6 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 5 | — |
| Psychology, General | 5 | — |
| Social Sciences, General | 4 | — |
| Chemistry | 3 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 2 | — |
| Human Services, General | 2 | — |
Demographics
Men 46%Women 54%
White
79.8%
Black
3.3%
Hispanic
5.9%
Asian
0.7%
Two or More
5.7%
International
2.4%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.