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Valley City State University

#949 in US ranking Valley City, ND
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$21,988
Tuition & fees
$9,008
Avg. aid
$7,262
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
99%
SAT range
830–1070
ACT range
17–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
53%
Median salary
$46,333
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Valley City State University?

Welcome Weekend and Viking athletic events are recurring parts of Valley City State University's campus calendar. Welcome Weekend is especially relevant to new students because it provides an early opportunity to learn campus routines and meet other students before regular coursework is underway.

The wider Valley City community also hosts Summer Vikes on Central, connecting the university's Viking identity with activity downtown. Event dates and programming vary, so students interested in a particular celebration should consult the current university and community calendars rather than assume that a past schedule will repeat.

What are the student housing and dining options at Valley City State University?

Valley City State University offers college-operated, coeducational housing for undergraduates. Residence-hall internet access is reported, and first-year students are permitted to register or park a car on campus.

Housing availability should not be mistaken for a guaranteed room. Applicants planning to live on campus should review the current housing application, contract dates, residence options, and cancellation terms before making a commitment. Meal-plan requirements and dining access may depend on the housing arrangement chosen.

Students living off campus should budget separately for rent, utilities, groceries, and transportation. Because most students reportedly commute, comparing a residence-hall and meal-plan package with a realistic off-campus budget may be more useful than comparing rent alone.

Valley City State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

33

Valley City State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
12:1
Undergraduates living on campus
29%
Campus size
55 acres

Valley City State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Valley City State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Allen Memorial Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Valley City State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Valley City State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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