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Valley City State University
- 101 SW College St
- Valley City, ND 58072
- OPEID College Code: 00300800
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- General Phone: (701) 845-7990
- President: Ellen Earle Chaffee
- Website: www.vcsu.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 982
- College Mascot: Vikings

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Valley City State University prepares people for life through visionary leadership and exemplary practices in teaching, learning and service.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.vcsu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 144 | 127 | 271 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 132 (92%) | 116 (91%) | 248 (92%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 98 (74%) | 88 (76%) | 186 (75%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 8 | 4% |
| ACT ® Exam | 150 | 81% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 79% | 32% | 23% | 80% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,794 | $3,536 | $3,389 | $1,636 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Number in Default | 8 | 10 | 6 |
| Number in Repayment | 305 | 347 | 250 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,846 | $5,308 | $5,160 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,866 | $11,576 | $11,266 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,142 | $4,918 | $4,694 |
| Other Expenses | $3,007 | $2,874 | $2,852 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,695 | $13,800 | $13,406 |
| Out of State | $21,715 | $20,068 | $19,512 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,546 | $6,008 | $5,860 |
| Out of State | $13,566 | $12,276 | $11,966 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,546 | $6,008 | $5,860 |
| Out of State | $13,566 | $12,276 | $11,966 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 982 Undergraduate: 899 Graduate: 83
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 438 Female: 544
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 408 Female: 491
- Graduate Gender Male: 30 Female: 53
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 682 Part-Time: 300
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 675 Part-Time: 224
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 7 Part-Time: 76
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 42 | 4% |
| American Indian | 16 | 2% |
| Black | 32 | 3% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 1% |
| White | 858 | 87% |
| Unknown | 16 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 31 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 146 | 15% |
| Ages 20-21 | 269 | 27% |
| Ages 22-24 | 269 | 27% |
| Ages 25-29 | 74 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 43 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 45 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 69 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 36 | 4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 158 | 151 | 7 |
| Faculty Status | 62 | 61 | 1 |
| Tenured Faculty | 33 | 32 | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 55 | 55 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 24 | 23 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 27 | 25 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 52 | 48 | 4 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 17 | 13 | 4 |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 26 | 26 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $44,223 (54) | $45,805 (28) | $42,520 (26) |
| Professor | $59,920 (9) | $60,601 (5) | $59,068 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $46,851 (14) | $47,187 (8) | $46,404 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,715 (20) | $40,927 (10) | $38,503 (10) |
| Instructor | $36,706 (10) | $38,551 (5) | $34,861 (5) |
| Lecturer | $31,488 (1) | - (-) | $31,488 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,638 (1) | - (-) | $46,638 (1) |
| Instructor | $46,638 (1) | - (-) | $46,638 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $44,113 (55) | $45,805 (28) | $42,358 (27) |
| Professor | $59,920 (9) | $60,601 (5) | $59,068 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $46,851 (14) | $47,187 (8) | $46,404 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,715 (20) | $40,927 (10) | $38,503 (10) |
| Instructor | $36,838 (11) | $38,551 (5) | $35,410 (6) |
| Lecturer | $31,488 (1) | - (-) | $31,488 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $197,846 | $122,346 | $75,500 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 62% | 38% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 190 | 141 | 49 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 183 | 137 | 46 |
| Baseball | 31 | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| Football | 94 | 94 | - |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $17,948 | $17,666 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $8,389 | $3,800 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 24 | 15 | 9 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 61%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 51% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 49% |
| Female | 53% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 88% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 75% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 49% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 26% |
| 5 Years | 44% |
| 6 Years | 47% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 6 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 2 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 2 | 1 |
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