What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Valley City State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 165 ND:MATH Calculus I 4-5 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 165 & 166 ND:MATH Calculus I & II 8-10 | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 111/L ND:LABSC Concepts of Biology/Lab | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 115/L ND:LABSC Introductory Chemistry/Lab | 4 credits |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS 211/L ND:LABSC College Physics I | 4 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 110 ND:ENGL College Composition I 3…ENGL 110 ND:ENGL College Composition I 3 College Composition 50 3 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 220 ND:HUM Introduction to Literature 3…ENGL 220 ND:HUM Introduction to Literature 3 English 4 3 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 111 ND:SS Introduction to Psychology 3…PSYC 111 ND:SS Introduction to Psychology 3 Introductory Psychology 50 3 Psychology 4 3 |
Show all 35 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 165 ND:MATH Calculus I 4-5 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 165 & 166 ND:MATH Calculus I & II 8-10 | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 111/L ND:LABSC Concepts of Biology/Lab | 4 credits |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL 150/L & 151/L ND:LABSC General Biology I & II | 8 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 115/L ND:LABSC Introductory Chemistry/Lab | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 121/L ND:LABSC General Chemistry I/Lab…CHEM 121/L ND:LABSC General Chemistry I/Lab Chemistry 50 | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS 211/L ND:LABSC College Physics I | 4 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 110 ND:ENGL College Composition I 3…ENGL 110 ND:ENGL College Composition I 3 College Composition 50 3 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 112 Non-GERTA ESL College Composition I | 4 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 220 ND:HUM Introduction to Literature 3…ENGL 220 ND:HUM Introduction to Literature 3 English 4 3 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENGL 110 & 220 ND:ENGL ND: HUM College…ENGL 110 & 220 ND:ENGL ND: HUM College Composition I & Introduction to Literature 6 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 111 ND:SS Introduction to Psychology 3…PSYC 111 ND:SS Introduction to Psychology 3 Introductory Psychology 50 3 Psychology 4 3 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 230 ND:SS Educational Psychology…PSYC 230 ND:SS Educational Psychology Introduction to Education Psychology 50 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 250 ND:SS Developmental Psychology…PSYC 250 ND:SS Developmental Psychology Human Growth and Development 50 Life Span Developmental Psychology 46 3-4 | |
| Psychology | 3 | SOC 110 ND:SS Introduction to Sociology…SOC 110 ND:SS Introduction to Sociology Introductory Sociology 50 | |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 210 ND:MATH Elementary Statistics 3-4…MATH 210 ND:MATH Elementary Statistics 3-4 Principles of Statistics 48/400 or higher 3-4 | |
| Statistics | 3 | PHYS 110 ND:LABSC Introductory Astronomy…PHYS 110 ND:LABSC Introductory Astronomy Astronomy 48 | |
| Statistics | 5 | PHYS 1XX1 Non-GERTA Physics | 4 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSCI 160 ND:COMPSC Computer Science I 3-4 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 202 ND:SS Principles of Macroeconomics 3…ECON 202 ND:SS Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Principles of Macroeconomics 50 3 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 201 ND:SS Principles of Microeconomics 3…ECON 201 ND:SS Principles of Microeconomics 3 Principles of Microeconomics 50 3 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST 211 & 212 ND:HIST World Civilization to and Since 1500 | 6 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | BIOL GEOL 124/L or 101/L ND:LABSC Environmental…BIOL GEOL 124/L or 101/L ND:LABSC Environmental Science// Lab or Environmental Geology/Lab 4 4 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | BIOL 150 ND:LABSC General Biology I/Lab Biology 50 | |
| European History | 3 | HIST 101 & 102 ND:HIST Western Civilization I & II | 6 credits |
| European History | 3 | HIST 101 ND:HIST Western Civilization I…HIST 101 ND:HIST Western Civilization I Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 | 50 credits |
| European History | 3 | HIST 102 ND:HIST Western Civilization II…HIST 102 ND:HIST Western Civilization II Western Civilization II: 50 History HL (Europe) 4 3 Contemporary Western 45 3 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOG 150 or 151 ND:SS Principles of Geography or…GEOG 150 or 151 ND:SS Principles of Geography or Human Geography 3 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOG 151 ND:SS Human Geography…GEOG 151 ND:SS Human Geography Human/Cultur al Geography 47 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOL 1XX Non-GERTA Geology Elective…GEOL 1XX Non-GERTA Geology Elective Physical Geology 46 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | MATH 103 ND:MATH College Algebra College…MATH 103 ND:MATH College Algebra College Algebra 50 Fundamentals of College Algebra 400 | 3 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | MATH 107 ND:MATH PreCalculus PreCalculus 50 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | MATH 146 ND:MATH Applied Calculus I Calculus 50 | |
| Human Geography | 4 | GEOG 121 161 ND:SCI ND:SS Physical Geography &…GEOG 121 161 ND:SCI ND:SS Physical Geography & Human Geography Geography 6 | |
| Human Geography | 4 | MATH 103 & 105 ND:MATH College Algebra &…MATH 103 & 105 ND:MATH College Algebra & Trigonometry Mathematics 5-7 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 101 & 102 ND:HUM 1st Year Spanish I & II…SPAN 101 & 102 ND:HUM 1st Year Spanish I & II 7-8 Spanish Language (Level 2) 63 6-8 | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | POLS 115 ND:SS American Government 3 American…POLS 115 ND:SS American Government 3 American Government 50 3 | |
| Art History | 3 | ART 210 & 211 ND:FA Art History I & II | 6 credits |
| Chemistry6 | 4 | CHEM 121/L & 122/L ND:LABSC General Chemistry…CHEM 121/L & 122/L ND:LABSC General Chemistry I/Lab & General Chemistry II/Lab 8-10 Chemistry 4 8-10 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | POLS 225 ND:SS Comparative Politics I | 3 credits |
| Computer Science AB | 3 | CSCI 160 & 161 ND:COMPSC Computer Science I & II 6-8 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN 101 & 102 ND:HUM 1st Year French I & II…FREN 101 & 102 ND:HUM 1st Year French I & II 7-8 French Language (Level 2) 59 6-8 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | GERM 101 ND:HUM 1st Year German I German…GERM 101 ND:HUM 1st Year German I German Language (Level 1) 50 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GERM 101 & 102 ND:HUM 1st Year German I & II…GERM 101 & 102 ND:HUM 1st Year German I & II 7-8 German Language (Level 2) 60 6-8 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 101 ND:HUM 1st Year Spanish I Spanish…SPAN 101 ND:HUM 1st Year Spanish I Spanish Language (Level 1) 50 | |
| Latin | 3 | CLAS 101 & 102 ND:HUM 1st Year Latin I & II | 8 credits |
| Latin | 3 | FREN 101 ND:HUM 1st Year French I French…FREN 101 ND:HUM 1st Year French I French Language (Level 1) 50 | |
| Music Theory4 | 3 | MUSC 122 & 124 ND:HUM Music Theory I & II | 6 credits |
| Physic 2 | 4 | PHYS 212/L ND:LABSC College Physics II | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHYS 212/L ND:LABSC College Physics II | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYS 252/L ND:LABSC University Physics II 4-5 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 211/L ND:LABSC College Physics I | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS 251/L ND:LABSC University Physics I 4-5 | |
| Research | 3 | NA NA NA Elective Credit 3 | |
| Seminar | 3 | NA NA NA Elective Credit 3 | |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design | 3 | ART 122 ND:FA 2-Dimensional Design | 3 credits |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design | 3 | ART 124 ND:FA 3-Dimensional Design | 3 credits |
| Studio Art: Drawing2 | 3 | ART 130 & 230 ND:FA Drawing I & Drawing II | 6 credits |
| United State History | 3 | HIST 103 & 104 ND:HIST U.S. to 1877 & U.S. since…HIST 103 & 104 ND:HIST U.S. to 1877 & U.S. since 1877 6 History HL (Americas) 4 6 | |
| United State History | 3 | HIST 103 ND:HIST U.S. to 1877 U.S. History…HIST 103 ND:HIST U.S. to 1877 U.S. History I: Early Colonization to 1877 | 50 credits |
| United State History | 3 | HIST 104 ND:HIST U.S. since 1877 U.S…HIST 104 ND:HIST U.S. since 1877 U.S. History II: 1865 to Present 50 | |
| United State History | 3 | HIST 1943 Non-GERTA Independent Study…HIST 1943 Non-GERTA Independent Study A History of the Vietnam War 44 | |
| United State History | 3 | HIST 1943 Non-GERTA Independent Study…HIST 1943 Non-GERTA Independent Study Civil War & Reconstruction 47 | |
| United State History | 3 | HIST 1943 Non-GERTA Independent Study…HIST 1943 Non-GERTA Independent Study Introduction to the Modern Middle East 47 | |
| United State History | 3 | HIST 1943 Non-GERTA Independent Study…HIST 1943 Non-GERTA Independent Study Rise & Fall of the Soviet Union 45 | |
| United State History | 4 | HIST 1943 Non-GERTA Independent Study…HIST 1943 Non-GERTA Independent Study History HL (Africa) 3 | |
| United State History | 4 | HIST 1943 Non-GERTA Independent Study…HIST 1943 Non-GERTA Independent Study History HL (Asia) 3 | |
| United State History | 4 | HIST 1943 Non-GERTA Independent Study…HIST 1943 Non-GERTA Independent Study History HL (Islamic) 3 | |
| United State History | 4 | HIST 1943 Non-GERTA Independent Study…HIST 1943 Non-GERTA Independent Study History HL (Middle East) 3 |
Source: vcsu.edu · checked September 26, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 92 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 21 |
| Business Administration and Management | 20 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 15 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 10 |
| General Studies | 10 |
| Music | 9 |
| History Teacher Education | 6 |
Show the other 21 majors
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 |
| Psychology | 5 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 |
| Technical Teacher Education | 4 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 4 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 3 |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 |
| Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 2 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 2 |
| English Language and Literature | 2 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 2 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Human Services | 2 |
| Art/Art Studies | 2 |
| History | 1 |
| Digital Arts | 1 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 1 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 1 |
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 1 |
| Environmental Science | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NAIA, North Star Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NAIA, North Star Athletic Association
Basketball, Golf, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, remote
Federal locale classification
More about the place
Nearest airport
Hector International (FAR)
Nearest hub airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.2 of 20
Elevation
1,220 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
-2°F
July high
81°F
Annual snowfall
47.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
10 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$880 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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