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Valley City State University was established as a territorial normal school in 1889. It is a part of the North Dakota University System, and is located in Valley City, North Dakota. In 2010, U.S. News & World Report ranked VCSU 2nd on its list of the Midwest's Top Public Baccalaureate Colleges.
Valley City State University offers more than 80 programs leading to bachelor's degrees in arts, science, and education. Courses are available in the fields of business, communication arts, teacher education, art, wildlife science, and music, among others. The university also offers a Master of Education degree through online learning programs. The academic divisions of VCSU are:
Valley City State University sponsors basketball, baseball, golf, football, softball, and volleyball teams, which are known as the Vikings. VCSU is a member of the NAIA, and competes in the Dakota Athletic Conference.
The main campus of Valley City State University is in Valley City, ND (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 education and teaching.
The school does not accept everyone who applies.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Valley City State University had 982 enrolled students.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. Valley City State University makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at the school belong to the Dakota Athletic Conference for major sports. Valley City State University takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
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 College St SW
Valley City, ND 58072
General Phone: (701) 845-7990
http://www.vcsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 91 | elementary school teaching, industrial arts teaching, technical teaching, English teaching, math teaching, social science teaching, history teaching, biology teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 32 | business management, human resources |
| Liberal Arts | 13 | general studies, English, social services, Spanish language, history |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | health and physical education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer and info science |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Science | 4 | biology, chemistry |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | wildlife management |
| Media | 2 | communication studies |
| Medicine | 2 | medical preparatory |
| Office And Administration | 0 | office management |
Number of programs and degrees for Valley City State University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 156 | 31 |
| Master's degree | 18 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Valley City State University had a total enrollment of 982 students (821 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 55% |
| Women | 45% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | 62% |
| Minnesota | 16% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Alaska | 4% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| South Dakota | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
Valley City State University offers campus housing for 505 of its 821 (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. Also see our list of other North Dakota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 266 | 238 | 89% | 161 | 68% |
| Men | 156 | 138 | 88% | 89 | 64% |
| Women | 109 | 99 | 91% | 72 | 73% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 78% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,055 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,427 |
| Room and board | $ 5,400 |
| Room charge | $ 2,436 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,964 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Valley City State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 300800)
Valley City State University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 17 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $64,031 | 4 | $63,021 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $50,223 | 7 | $48,140 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $43,376 | 8 | $41,059 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $38,068 | 7 | $38,675 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $47,492 | 26 | $45,702 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Dakota Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Dakota Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 80 | 29 | 109 |
| Football | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| Basketball | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 19 | 19 |
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
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| 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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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