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Valley City State University
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Interested in attending Valley City State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Valley City State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

68
%
Acceptance rate
3.43
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Valley City State University?

68%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Valley City State accepted 68% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 511 people applied and 348 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
150 / 213 (70%)
Men
198 / 298 (66%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Valley City State University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

50%
Enrollment of those accepted
Very High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 50% ended up enrolling at Valley City State University, making their yield rate Very High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Valley City State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Valley City State considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Valley City State University?

3.43
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Valley City State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.43.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
10%
3.75-3.99
28%
3.50-3.74
18%
3.25-3.49
11%
3.00-3.24
12%
2.50-2.99
15%
2.00-2.49
6%

Valley City State is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

2%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

72%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
460
75th Percentile
460
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
560
75th Percentile
560
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1020
75th Percentile
1020

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Valley City State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

September 1
Application notification

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