Public · Mostly bachelor's degrees · Remote town
Valley City State University
Valley City, North Dakota. 958 undergraduates. Admits 99% of applicants.
50%Graduation rate4 pts below the national median for similar colleges (54%)
$13,748Average net price per year31% below the national median for similar colleges ($19,899)
$53,886Median earnings 10 years after starting9% below the national median for similar colleges ($58,912)
$21,750Median debt at graduationAbout the same as the national median for similar colleges
Our read
Graduates' median debt ($21,750) equals 40% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($53,886).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $9,009 in-state, $14,247 out-of-state.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 71% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $47,201 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $53,886 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,750 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
36 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 21 | — | $63,106 | $19,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 20 | $46,995 | $62,667 | $22,680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 42 | $49,186 | $56,674 | $22,803 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 92 | $46,714 | $50,482 | $20,000 |
| Music | 9 | $28,674 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 1 | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 5 | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 1 | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 10 | — | — | — |
| Biology, General | 3 | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 5 | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 4 | — | — | — |
| Psychology, General | 6 | — | — | — |
| Human Services, General | 3 | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 3 | — | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 17 | — | — | — |
| History | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 1 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 5 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 39 | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 78 | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 9 | — | — | — |
| Music | 3 | — | — | — |
| Marketing | 3 | — | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 5 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 35 | $59,466 | $66,159 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 7 | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies | 2 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 20 | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 4 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 8 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
99%Admission rate
1,041Average SAT of admitted students
17–24ACT middle 50%
12:1Students per faculty member
21%Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
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Quick answers
- How much does Valley City State University cost per year?
- The average net price at Valley City State University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $13,748 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Valley City State University graduates earn?
- Former Valley City State University students earn a median of $53,886 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Valley City State University?
- 50% of Valley City State University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Valley City State University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Valley City State University is $21,750. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
