Campus & Student Life at Valley City State University

Home to about 1,541 undergraduates in 2020, Valley City State University is a small, public university located in Valley City, North Dakota. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Valley City State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Valley City State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Valley City State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Valley City State University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Valley City State University Disability Services.

Valley City State University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Valley City State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Valley City State University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Valley City State University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Valley City State University

Valley City State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Valley City State University

Valley City State University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,541 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 894 (58.0%). Part-time attendance was 647 (42.0%).

Valley City State University is Ranked #995 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Valley City State University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Valley City State University #995 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Valley City State University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Valley City State University Diversity Guide.

Valley City State University Competes in the NIAA

Valley City State University has a total of 240 student athletes, 183 men and 57 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Valley City State University Athletics