Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $20,468. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for North Dakota residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,514 | $13,544 |
| Housing & meals | $7,280 | $7,280 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Personal & travel | $4,336 | $4,336 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$662 | −$662 |
| Total cost of attendance | $20,468 | $25,498 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
VCSU net price compared with other North Dakota colleges
VCSU has the 7th-lowest average net price of 14 North Dakota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sitting Bull College | $4,605 | 22% | $28,488 |
| 4 | Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College | $9,971 | 7% | — |
| 5 | Bismarck State College | $10,270 | 47% | $54,277 |
| 6 | Mayville State University | $11,456 | 41% | $47,828 |
| 7 | Valley City State University | $11,890 | 53% | $52,725 |
| 8 | Minot State University | $12,703 | 45% | $51,759 |
| 9 | Dickinson State University | $14,092 | 51% | $50,720 |
| 10 | North Dakota State University | $15,543 | 64% | $62,203 |
| 11 | University of Mary | $17,770 | 67% | $60,909 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All North Dakota colleges →
Why VCSU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley City State University | 99% | $11,890 | 53% | $52,725 | This school |
| Minot State University | 65% | $12,703 | 45% | $51,759 | |
| Mayville State University | — | $11,456 | 41% | $47,828 | |
| Bismarck State College | — | $10,270 | 47% | $54,277 | |
| Dickinson State University | 37% | $14,092 | 51% | $50,720 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Valley City State University would cost you $813 less per year than Minot State University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Valley City State University, mostly from more Minot State University students living at home, which lowers its average (+$1,761).
- Valley City State University gives aided families $1,942 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, North Dakota resident | VCSU | MSU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,514 | $8,702 | −$188 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,100 | −$100 |
| Housing & meals | $7,280 | $8,058 | −$778 |
| Personal & travel | $4,336 | $3,902 | +$434 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$662 | −$2,423 | +$1,761 |
| Sticker price | $20,468 | $19,339 | +$1,129 |
| Average grants | −$8,578 | −$6,636 | −$1,942 |
| You pay | $11,890 | $12,703 | −$813 |
“+” means VCSU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
VCSU cost questions
How much is tuition at VCSU?
Tuition and fees are $8,514 a year for North Dakota residents and $13,544 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending VCSU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $20,468 a year for North Dakota residents living on campus and about $25,498 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at VCSU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $11,890 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $7,879; $48–75k pay $10,841; $110k+ pay $14,570. These figures are for North Dakota residents.
How much debt do VCSU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $11,761, and 7.3% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Valley City State University overview