Valley City State University

The acceptance rate at Valley City State University is 85%. Last year, 422 students applied to Valley City State University and 357 were admitted.

If you are applying to Valley City State University, the application fee is $35.

Valley City State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Valley City State University's admissions stats.

Valley City State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Mean SAT Score	986
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	2%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	70%
Waitlist	No

Valley City State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Valley City State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Applying Early to Valley City State University?

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Valley City State University does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on Valley City State University Admissions

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Transferring to Valley City State University

For more information on transferring to Valley City State University, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Valley City State University

Valley City State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Valley City State University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Valley City State University

Wondering what factors are considered by Valley City State University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered

Make sure to check with Valley City State University for more information on admission factors.

Valley City State University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Valley City State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Valley City State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Other Requirements	√	–	–	Academic GPA, Standardized Test Scores
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Valley City State University?

Students admitted to Valley City State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Valley City State University is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 2% of Valley City State University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 70% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Valley City State University?

To be competitive with other Valley City State University applicants, you should strive to earn between 858 and 1253 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Valley City State University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1253 and 25% of scored lower than 858, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Valley City State University student is 986.

To be most competitive at Valley City State University, you should strive to earn between 17 and 23 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 23 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Valley City State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 23, and three out of four students scored lower than 23 on the ACT.

A 17 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Valley City State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 17.

More Information on Transferring to Valley City State University

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Valley City State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Valley City State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Valley City State University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Valley City State University.

Does Valley City State University accept transfer credits?

✅ Valley City State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Valley City State University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Valley City State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Valley City State University does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Valley City State University?

❌ No, Valley City State University is test optional, so you can choose if you want to to send your standardized test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Valley City State University's acceptance rate?

✅ Valley City State University's acceptance rate is 85%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Valley City State University?

❌ Valley City State University does not offer early decision.

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