
Valley City, ND
Open Admissions
Graduation
Valley City State University is a public four-year institution located in Valley City, North Dakota. With an enrollment of approximately 918 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 69%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 48%. Graduates earn a median salary of $52,725 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $13,613 per year.
Acceptance Rate
69%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
48%
Enrollment
918
Total students
Median Earnings
$52,725
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$8,514
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,478
Per year
Average Net Price
$13,613
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
830–1070
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
18 – 24
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
830
Median
973
75th
1070
SAT Math
25th
410
Median
523
75th
540
ACT Composite
25th
18
Median
20
75th
24
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$54,452
10-Year Earnings
$527,250
ROI Multiple
9.7×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students