Valley City State University's published cost of attendance is $20,468. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that figure: low-income families pay approximately $7,879, middle-income families pay around $10,841, and higher-income families pay approximately $14,570.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $20,468 |
| Tuition and Fees | $13,544 |
| Room and Board | $8,580 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,578 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $11,890 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,879 |
| $30–48k | $7,787 |
| $48–75k | $10,841 |
| $75–110k | $12,538 |
| $110k+ | $14,570 |
Valley City State University's published cost of attendance is $20,468. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that figure: low-income families pay approximately $7,879, middle-income families pay around $10,841, and higher-income families pay approximately $14,570. Azimuth ranks Valley City State University #154 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Valley City State University participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside state and institutional aid. The institution's affordability ranking reflects both the headline cost and the debt load graduates carry, shaped by the public tuition structure typical of regional public universities in the Upper Midwest. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,369, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $7,744; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,034, median federal debt of $20,369 projects to a monthly payment of about $230 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Valley City State University graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $52,034, placing the institution in the 11.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,231 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Valley City State University in the 35.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Valley City State University #832 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Valley City State University's concentration in education and related fields. Teacher Education is the largest program with 115 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $48,841, representing 1.0× the national benchmark for the field. The Subject-Specific Teacher Education program graduates 35 students earning median 4-year earnings of $52,500, while Business Administration with 27 graduates rounds out the institution's core academic portfolio. These programs anchor Valley City State University's mission-driven focus on preparing educators and professionals for regional workforce needs.
