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“Explore 65+ programs at a nationally recognized technology-integrated university”
Valley City State University is a small public liberal arts university in Valley City, North Dakota, founded in 1890. VCSU offers more than 65 undergraduate programs with a strong emphasis on teacher education, technology integration, and the sciences. Classes average fewer than 20 students, giving the 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio real meaning in practice. VCSU is nationally recognized for technology integration in teacher education and holds HLC regional accreditation. The university competes in NAIA athletics as the Vikings and is a member of the North Star Athletic Association. International students make up approximately 3% of the student body and are supported through a dedicated international admissions process. VCSU ranks #15 among Regional Colleges Midwest (U.S. News 2026), and graduates earn a 10-year median salary of $52,725 — well above the national average for small public universities.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$13,544
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $13,544
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
