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The main campus of Valley City State University is in Valley City, North Dakota (a self-contained town). The school is a public school. Valley City State University offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. Valley City State University students most commonly major in a field related to science and education and teaching.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 450 to 580. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 450 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, Valley City State University had 1,035 enrolled students.
The school is generally not a school for part-time students. Many students at Valley City State University live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at Valley City State University belong to the Dakota Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Valley City State University prepares people for life through visionary leadership and exemplary practices in teaching, learning and service."
More complete details are provided below.
Valley City State University
101 SW College St
Valley City, ND 58072
General Phone: (701) 845-7990
Admissions Phone: (701) 845-7101
Financial Aid Phone: (701) 845-7412
http://www.vcsu.edu
Valley City State University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 103 | elementary school teaching, English teaching, technical teaching, physical education teaching, history teaching, biology teaching, business teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 35 | business management, human resources |
| Liberal Arts | 11 | English, general studies, Spanish language, history, interdisciplinary studies, social services |
| Science | 11 | biology, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer and info science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 5 | health and physical education |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Medicine | 3 | medical preparatory |
| Media | 2 | communication studies |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Office And Administration | 0 | office management |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Valley City State University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 191 | 36 |
In 2005, Valley City State University had a total enrollment of 1,035 students (885 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 59% |
| Women | 41% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | 65% |
| Foreign countries | 9% |
| Alaska | 8% |
| Minnesota | 6% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Montana | 2% |
| South Dakota | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 66 % |
Valley City State University offers campus housing for 517 of its 885 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Valley City, North Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 256 | 240 | 94% | 176 | 73% |
| Men | 161 | 151 | 94% | 104 | 69% |
| Women | 95 | 89 | 94% | 72 | 81% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 11% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 83% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (701) 845-7101
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,160 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,266 |
| Room and board | $ 4,694 |
| Room charge | $ 2,080 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,614 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,852 |
Financial Aid:
Valley City State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 300800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (701) 845-7412
Valley City State University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $55,566 | 4 | $51,735 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $44,262 | 6 | $42,663 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $37,510 | 7 | $37,204 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $24,659 | 6 | $32,537 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $36,453 | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $31,040 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $37,684 | 24 | $39,523 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Dakota Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 39 | 17 | 56 |
| Football | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| Baseball | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 9 | 9 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Technical Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Valley City State University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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