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Valley City State University

Valley City, ND vcsu.edu 918 students

Valley City State University is located in the small town of Valley City, North Dakota. The campus is a designated historic district, offering a traditional college atmosphere. With a small student body, VCSU fosters a close-knit community, and it is known for its education programs and growing online graduate offerings.

Programs
4
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$46,453
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$8,514
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $13,478/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Valley City State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 17% of students receive Pell Grants; 34% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $9,030 $36,120
$30K – $48K $12,130 $48,520
$48K – $75K $11,758 $47,032
$75K – $110K $15,340 $61,360
$110K+ $15,411 $61,644
Sticker price (no aid) $8,514 $34,056
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Valley City State University

4 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →
69
$49,582/yr High 14.2x
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
69
$47,799/yr High 16.1x
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →
61
$44,179/yr High 12.7x
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management Compare across schools →
44
$44,253/yr High 13.8x

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