VCSU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,195

Cost of attendance at Valley City State University in 2022 for students from North Dakota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Dakota's average	$7,345
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,969

Cost of attendance at Valley City State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Dakota's average	$9,639
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Valley City State University was $13,243. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at VCSU

VCSU net price calculator

$13,243

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in North Dakota and nationwide.

North Dakota's average	$11,901
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of VCSU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$13,243	$1,135 (9%)	$11,754	$9,543	$11,402	$14,006	$14,688
2021	$12,108	$278 (2%)	$7,877	$8,570	$11,105	$12,696	$14,021
2020	$12,386	$351 (3%)	$7,026	$8,434	$11,840	$13,866	$14,519
2019	$12,035	$680 (5%)	$7,180	$7,696	$11,522	$13,355	$14,012
2018	$12,715	$642 (5%)	$9,739	$8,746	$11,481	$13,992	$15,129
2017	$12,073	$104	$9,641	$8,154	$10,929	$13,273	$14,481
2016	$11,969	$121 (1%)	$8,720	$7,885	$10,987	$14,155	$14,135
2015	$11,848	$8	$9,158	$7,044	$10,680	$13,567	$13,667
2014	$11,856	--	$8,654	$9,307	$11,479	$12,890	$13,186

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Valley City State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$20,016	$654 (3%)	$8,195	$10,721	$1,100
2021	$19,362	$141	$7,942	$10,320	$1,100
2020	$19,221	$240 (1%)	$7,707	$10,414	$1,100
2019	$18,981	$691 (4%)	$7,626	$10,255	$1,100
2018	$18,290	$84	$7,406	$9,784	$1,100
2017	$18,206	$343 (2%)	$7,196	$9,810	$1,200
2016	$17,863	$483 (3%)	$6,800	$9,863	$1,200
2015	$17,380	$394 (2%)	$6,674	$9,506	$1,200
2014	$16,986	$698 (4%)	$6,516	$9,270	$1,200
2013	$16,288	--	$6,334	$8,854	$1,100

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does VCSU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 462 dormitories available to its students at $2,505 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at VCSU is $278 per month.
Does VCSU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at VCSU for one academic year is $4,414, which works out to $490 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: VCSU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,100.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, VCSU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,802

If living off-campus, with family: $3,802

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,802
How much is VCSU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $35 and $35 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: VCSU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Valley City State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$212	$353
For out-of-state students	$371	$353

Housing and Meal

Valley City State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Valley City State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,414	$2,505	N/A	19	462
2021	$4,264	$2,420	N/A	19	462
2020	$4,190	$2,420	N/A	19	462
2019	$4,068	$2,378	N/A	19	462
2018	$3,950	$2,380	N/A	0	461
2017	$3,852	$2,380	N/A	19	461
2016	$3,740	$2,260	N/A	0	464

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Valley City State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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