by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Valley City State University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Valley City State University ran $8,580 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $13,544. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of that total, required fees came to $1,961 in-state and $1,961 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,619 | $11,583 |
| Fees | $1,961 | $1,961 |
| Total | $8,580 | $13,544 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Valley City State University charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Valley City State University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In ND | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Expensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Valley City State University sits below the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Valley City State University Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Valley City State University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,364 | $11,138 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,619 | $11,583 |
| One Year Ago | $6,619 | $11,583 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,619 | $11,583 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Valley City State University has changed across the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 1.55%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $8,712. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.47%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $13,742.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,712 | $13,742 |
| In 2 Years | $8,846 | $13,943 |
| In 3 Years | $8,983 | $14,147 |
| In 4 Years | $9,122 | $14,354 |
| In 5 Years | $9,263 | $14,564 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $56,186, or about $35,663 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Valley City State University, see the Valley City State University Financial Aid page.
