Valley City State University

Valley City, ND · Public · Graduate degree-granting

Valley City State University is a public institution in Valley City, North Dakota, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 958 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $52,725 ten years after enrollment, which is 29% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 50.6%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $20,369, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.59x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,890 per year. The most popular programs include Teacher Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Secondary Education, Business Administration & Management, and Wildlife Management.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$52,725
Graduation Rate
50.6%
Median Debt
$20,369
Average Net Price
$11,890
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.11x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.59x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
958
Admission Rate
99.1%
Average SAT
1041
Retention Rate
70.9%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$8,514
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,544
Pell Grant Rate
16.9%
Federal Loan Rate
29.5%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$7,879
Income $30K–$48K
$7,787
Income $48K–$75K
$10,841
Income $110K+
$14,570

Student Demographics

Women
53.5%
White
80.2%
Black
3.9%
Hispanic
3.2%
Asian
0.9%
Two or More Races
5.7%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
69.5%

Accreditations

Programs (40)

Bachelor (16)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Teacher Education $48,841 96
Secondary Education $52,500 41
Business Administration & Management $58,067 22
Wildlife Management $69,799 14
Music Not reported 11
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 8
Sports & Fitness Not reported 7
Psychology Not reported 7
Public Administration Not reported 6
Health Services Administration & Management Not reported 6
History Not reported 6
Communications Not reported 5
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 4
Computer Engineering Not reported 4
English Language & Literature Not reported 4
Natural Resources Conservation Not reported 3

Master (2)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Secondary Education $61,050 26
Teacher Education Not reported 10

Associate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 8

Graduate Certificate (2)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Secondary Education Not reported 11
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (7)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 52
Secondary Education Not reported 37
Marketing Not reported 10
Teacher Education Not reported 8
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Not reported 7
Music Not reported 5
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 3
Show 12 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Communications Graduate Certificate 2
Computer Software Engineering Undergraduate Certificate 2
Business Administration & Management Undergraduate Certificate 2
English Language & Literature Graduate Certificate 1
Biology Bachelor 1
Mathematics Bachelor 1
Sports & Fitness Undergraduate Certificate 1
Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor 1
Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate 1
Fine Arts Bachelor 1
Clinical Laboratory Science Bachelor 1
Management Information Systems Bachelor 1

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