Valley City State University

    Valley City, ND · Public · Liberal arts / baccalaureate college

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    830–1070
    Median ~950
    Acceptance rate
    99%
    Enrollment
    958
    ACT middle 50%
    17–24

    What the numbers say about VCSU

    • The reported middle 50% spans 240 points, from 830 to 1070. A planning score near or above 1110 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 540 Reading and Writing and 520 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 99% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 53% completion rate and $52,725 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 950 SAT scorePlan for a 1100Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $8,514
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $13,544
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $52,725
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    53%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 830 and 1070. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1110 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1070 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 950 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 830 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to VCSU's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Virginia State UniversityPetersburg, VA840–107089%
    Winston-Salem State UniversityWinston-Salem, NC830–102078%
    Siena Heights UniversityAdrian, MI810–107069%
    Mercy College of OhioToledo, OH790–101093%
    University of Saint JosephWest Hartford, CT850–117079%
    Goshen CollegeGoshen, IN880–111084%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for VCSU?

    Valley City State University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 830–1070, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1110 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is VCSU's acceptance rate?

    Valley City State University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 99%.

    How much does it cost to attend VCSU?

    In-state tuition is approximately $8,514 and out-of-state is approximately $13,544. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is VCSU test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Valley City State University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.vcsu.edu

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