Valley City State University

www.vcsu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,364

4% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$13,243

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.926%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

81.4%

442 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,686

49% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

53.2%

92 Graduates

About

Valley City State University is a higher education institution located in Barnes County, ND. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Valley City State University were Elementary Education & Teaching (103 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (23 degrees), and General Music (16 degrees).

In 2021, 454 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Valley City State University. 70.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (402 degrees), 26.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Valley City State University is $6,364, which is $−22,141 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Valley City State University is $6,364, which is $−22,141 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,243.

In 2021, 54% of undergraduate students attending Valley City State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,364

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Valley City State University was $6,364. The cost of tuition at Valley City State University is $−22,141 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Valley City State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,243

2021 Value

9.37%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Valley City State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,243. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Valley City State University grew by 9.37%.

This chart compares the average net price of Valley City State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,684

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Valley City State University was of $6,684 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.149% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Valley City State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

54% of undergraduate students at Valley City State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 8% with respect to 2020, when 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Valley City State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.926%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Valley City State University was 0.926%, which represents 3 out of the 324 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Valley City State University received 442 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 4.74% annual growth. Out of those 442 applicants, 360 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,686 students enrolled at Valley City State University in 2021. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Valley City State University has an overall enrollment yield of 54.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

360

Accepted Out of 442

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Valley City State University was 81.4% (360 admissions from 442 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 80.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 4.74%, while admissions declined by −3.74%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Valley City State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

7% of enrolled first-time students at Valley City State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Valley City State University had a total enrollment of 1,686 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Valley City State University is 826 students and the part-time enrollment is 860. This means that 49% of students enrolled at Valley City State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Valley City State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.2% White, 4.69% Hispanic or Latino, 3.14% Two or More Races, 2.97% Black or African American, 0.83% Asian, 0.652% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.534% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Valley City State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.6%), followed by White Male (33.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (3.79%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.1%), followed by White Male (28.6%) and Two or More Races Male (14.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

49%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Valley City State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,686 students. The full-time enrollment at Valley City State University is 826 and the part-time enrollment is 860. This means that 49% of students enrolled at Valley City State University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Valley City State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Valley City State University was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Valley City State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Valley City State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,420 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
79 enrolled students
Two or More Races
53 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Valley City State University is 84.2% White, 4.69% Hispanic or Latino, 3.14% Two or More Races, 2.97% Black or African American, 0.83% Asian, 0.652% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.534% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 28 students (1.66%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 184 more women than men received degrees from Valley City State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Valley City State University is white (402 degrees awarded). There were 26.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Valley City State University is Elementary Education & Teaching (103 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (23 degrees) and General Music (16 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Valley City State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are EDUCATION. (282 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (11 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (18 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Valley City State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,741,106 people), Secondary school teachers (488,705 people), Education administrators (289,330 people), Other managers (223,416 people), and Postsecondary teachers (188,604 people).

The most specialized majors at Valley City State University in 2021 are EDUCATION. (282 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (11 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (18 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (30 degrees), and History (3 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Valley City State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Valley City State University are EDUCATION. (282 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (11 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (18 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (30 degrees), and History (3 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Valley City State University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,964,511 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (416,956 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (219,848 people), Computer Systems Design (147,967 people), and Construction (132,354 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Valley City State University.

Most Common (2021)

Elementary Education & Teaching
103 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
23 degree-majors awarded
General Music
16 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Valley City State University was Elementary Education & Teaching with 103 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Valley City State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

135

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

319

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 135 degrees were awarded to men at Valley City State University, which is 0.423 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (319).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Valley City State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Valley City State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.29 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 96 degrees were awarded to men at Valley City State University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 13.7 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 31% of students graduating from Valley City State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Valley City State University is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.17% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
402 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Valley City State University is white (402 degrees awarded). There were 26.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

1.32% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
286 degrees awarded
White Male
116 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Valley City State University is white female (286 degrees awarded). There were 2.47 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (116 degrees).

Operations

Valley City State University has an endowment valued at nearly $13.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 868k (6.54%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Valley City State University had a total salary expenditure of 27.9M. Valley City State University employs 37 Assistant professors, 17 Associate professors and 15 Professors. Most academics at Valley City State University are Male Assistant professor (19), Female Assistant professor (18), and Female Associate professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Valley City State University are: Management, with 24 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 19 employees, and Service with 16 employees.

Endowment

$13.3M

2021 Endowment

38.5%

growth from 2020

Valley City State University has an endowment valued at about $13.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Valley City State University grew 38.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $39.1M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Valley City State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11.7M

2021 Salaries

growth from 2020

In 2021, Valley City State University paid a median of $11.7M in salaries, which represents 41.9% of their overall expenditure ($27.9M) and a 4% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.97M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Valley City State University paid a total of $3.97M to 69 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

37 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Valley City State University were Assistant professor with 37 employees, Associate professor with 17 employees, and Professor with 15 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Valley City State University were Management with 24 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 19 employees, and Service with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Valley City State University was Male Assistant professor with 19 employees, Female Assistant professor with 18 employees, and Female Associate professor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Valley City State University.