Valley City State University

Valley City State University is located in Valley City, North Dakota. It was established in 1889 as territorial normal school. Students can obtain degrees in different areas of study, including computer information systems, office management, psychology and human resources. VCSU is organized into the following academic divisions, which include:

• Business and Information Technology
• Communication Arts and Social Science
• Fine Arts
• Math, Science, and Health & Physical Education
• School of Education and Graduate Studies

The Student Senate, Pi Omega Pi and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes are some of the clubs and organizations at Valley City State University.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Large number of students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 982 in 2007-2008 (821 full-time equivalent).

About 55% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 45% of the class.

Undergrads are 89% of enrolled students and graduate students are 11%.

About 5% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 95% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Valley City State University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Valley City State University provides on-campus housing for 505 of its 821 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Dakota Athletic Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 80 male students received the aid (men were 73% of those receiving aid) and 29 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 27% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)