Valley City, North Dakota · Public · 4-year · Remote town
Overview
Valley City State University is a public four-year institution based in Valley City, North Dakota. Its campus is in a remote town. Fall 2024 enrollment was 1,806, made up of 1,651 undergraduates and 155 graduate students. It is part of North Dakota University System.
Valley City State University offers certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and master's degrees across 59 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Elementary Education and Teaching, General Studies, and Reading Teacher Education. It awarded 516 degrees and certificates in 2024-25. 43 of its programs can be completed entirely online.
71% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Mission
Valley City State University is a public, regional university offering exceptional programs in an active, learner-centered community that promotes meaningful scholarship, ethical service, and the skilled use of technology. As an important knowledge resource, the university offers programs and outreach that enrich the quality of life in North Dakota and beyond. Through flexible, accessible, and innovative baccalaureate and master’s programs, VCSU prepares students to succeed as educators, leaders, and engaged citizens in an increasingly complex and diverse society.
Key figures
1,806
Students enrolled
71%
First-year retention
516
Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25
59
Programs and majors
12:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
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Delivery modes
CampusOnlineHybrid
Program levels
CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Programs and majors offered 59
Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.
Retention is for students who started in fall 2023 and returned in fall 2024.
First-year retention, full-time students
71%
First-year retention, part-time students
47%
Student-to-faculty ratio
12:1
Degrees and certificates awarded
Awards conferred between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.
Bachelor's degrees
278
Associate degrees
11
Master's degrees
23
Certificates under 1 year
189
Certificates of 1 to 2 years
2
Postbaccalaureate certificates
13
Enrollment
Students, fall 2024
1,806
Undergraduates, fall 2024
1,651
Graduate students, fall 2024
155
Full-time, fall 2024
50%
Students over the full 2024-25 year
2,249
Undergraduates, 2024-25
2,055
Graduate students, 2024-25
194
Full-time, 2024-25
42%
Size category
1,000 to 4,999 students
Student body
Share of all students enrolled during 2024-25. Small groups can round to zero and are not listed.
Women
59%
Men
41%
White
83%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Black or African American
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more races
4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
International (U.S. nonresident)
2%
Race or ethnicity unknown
3%
Online and flexible learning
Distance education in 2024-25.
Programs that can be completed fully online
43
Online undergraduate programs
Yes
Online graduate programs
Yes
Students studying fully online
30%
Students taking some online courses
26%
Campus and services
Setting
Remote town
Academic calendar
Semester
Part of
North Dakota University System
Carnegie classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Athletic association
NAIA
Athletic conference
Frontier Conference
Interim President
Dr. Allen Burgad
Services and opportunities
Study abroad, Undergraduate research, Teacher certification, Academic and career counseling, Student employment services, Job placement for graduates, Accepts AP credit, Credit for life experience
For veterans and service members
Credit for military training, Dedicated veterans contact
Liberal Arts and SciencesComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsElectrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician+60