Valley City State University
tel: (701)845-7990
School Notes Overview:
Valley City State University is one of eleven campuses which together comprise the North Dakota University System. Valley City State University is nationally acclaimed for attracting and retaining talented individuals who advance quality learning opportunities and economic growth through technology and innovation.
School Overview:
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| County | Barnes County, ND |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years |
| Institution Control | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 783 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 230 students |
| Full-Time Graduate | 2 students |
| Part-Time Graduate | 20 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,035 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 517 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 92 % |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 31 % |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,262 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 10% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,570 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 72% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,672 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 70% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $5,263 |
- VCSU is clearly focused on preparing individual learners for the future. People are now working aggressively on projects where students document learning progress with digital portfolios. There is also an important effort to provide students with international experience capitalizing on close ties with universities in Mexico and Canada. All of these efforts ensure that the learning environment is dynamic and exciting
- University purpose is to award degrees in education, business, and the liberal arts and sciences;, deliver a quality educational experience in an innovative culture and a technologically enhanced environment; serve the best interests of our students, region, and society; lead in effectively applying information media technologies for learning and promote the appreciation of diversity, a multicultural perspective, and global awareness.
- The University is located in the southeastern part of the state in the city from which the institution takes its name. Valley City has a population of approximately 8000 and is located fifty-eight miles west of Fargo on Interstate 94, making the campus easily accessible both from the east and west. The fifty-five acre campus, one of the most attractive in North Dakota, is bordered on the south by a forested hillside and on the north by the Sheyenne River. Campus architecture features a graceful blend of historic and modern buildings.
- Valley City State University os accredited by North Central Association, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
- Valley City State University (VCSU) has been recognized in the America's Best Colleges 2005 edition of U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 5 public Comprehensive Colleges in the Midwest.
In the News:
- All nine days (Minot Daily News)
posted on July 29, 2010 at 04:42:05 am
Slaving over a hot fryer on a 90-degree day is not how most people want to spend their time at the North Dakota State Fair. But it suits Zack Lee. - Nine to contend for Miss Monti crown (Monticello Times)
posted on July 23, 2010 at 08:30:38 pm
The 2010 Miss Monticello candidates are out in full swing, making the rounds in Monticello and surrounding communities as they gear up for the Riverfest coronation on July 11, an event which caps off the Riverfest celebration each year. - Monticello names 2010-2011 royalty (Monticello Times)
posted on July 23, 2010 at 08:26:25 pm
Monticello grad Elizabeth Temple was named Miss Monticello 2010, as the long-awaited selection process was revealed Sunday afternoon in Ellison Park. - Valley City native to be inducted into ND Sports Hall of Fame (Valley City Times Record)
posted on July 23, 2010 at 04:47:25 pm
Valley City native Bob King will be inducted into the North Dakota Sports Hall of Fame at 7 p.m. Saturday night during an induction ceremony at the Jamestown Civic Center. - Layno identified as accident victim (Mohave Daily News)
posted on July 22, 2010 at 06:18:24 am
LAUGHLIN — Officials have released the name of a Laughlin man who died in a tragic motor vehicle accident. Allen Layno, 19, of Laughlin, was declared dead at the scene Tuesday morning after he was thrown from a rolling vehicle, said Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Lt. Brian Evans.
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