More selective than 0% of North Dakota colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose VCSU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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VCSU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, VCSU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 420 | 530 |
| SAT math | 410 | 540 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 830 | 1070 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
VCSU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 99% | 420–530 | 410–540 | 17–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 69% | — | — | 18–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is VCSU compared with other North Dakota colleges?
VCSU has the 8th-lowest acceptance rate of 8 North Dakota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trinity Bible College and Graduate School | 26% | 46% | $19,359 |
| 2 | Dickinson State University | 37% | 51% | $14,092 |
| 3 | Minot State University | 65% | 45% | $12,703 |
| 4 | University of Mary | 75% | 67% | $17,770 |
| 5 | University of North Dakota | 77% | 60% | $18,551 |
| 6 | University of Jamestown | 88% | 49% | $19,567 |
| 7 | North Dakota State University | 95% | 64% | $15,543 |
| 8 | Valley City State University | 99% | 53% | $11,890 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All North Dakota colleges →
Who enrolls at VCSU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
VCSU admissions questions
What is the VCSU acceptance rate?
Valley City State University accepts 99% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 341 of 492 applicants were admitted.
Does VCSU require the SAT or ACT?
Valley City State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
What SAT score do you need for VCSU?
The middle 50% of Valley City State University enrolled first-year students scored 830–1070 on the SAT and 17–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at VCSU?
57% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (194 of 341).
Is VCSU getting harder to get into?
Valley City State University accepted 99% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 69% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Valley City State University overview