Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
324 applied, 321 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does Valley City State University cost?
$13,748 a year in-state
Out of state: about $18,986 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $21,988.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$9,997
$30,000–$48,000
$9,236
$48,000–$75,000
$8,809
$75,000–$110,000
$13,300
over $110,000
$17,176
Sticker, in-state
$21,988
In-state, with aid
$13,748
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $14,247 a year, against $9,009 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $5,238 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does Valley City State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Valley City State University's fall 2027 rule yet. Valley City State University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is Valley City State University's acceptance rate?
99.1% for fall 2024: 321 of 324 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Valley City State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 830 to 1070 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Valley City State University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $8,809 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $21,988.
How much does Valley City State University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Valley City State University is $14,247 a year, against $9,009 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $13,748 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $5,238 tuition gap gives about $18,986 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Valley City State University's graduation rate?
48% of students finish within six years and 36% within four (IPEDS).
