Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $8,514
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $13,478
- Average Net Price
- $13,613
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 17.3%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $7,280
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $7,280
- Books & Supplies
- $1,000
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $16,794
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,369
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $216/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 69.5%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 33.7%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 17.3%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $9,030 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $12,130 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $11,758 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $15,340 |
| $110,001+ | $15,411 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families earning under $30,000 pay just $9,030 per year at Valley City State, while those making over $110,000 face $15,411 annually. Most students fall somewhere between these extremes, with middle-income families paying around $12,000. Over four years, total costs range from $36,120 to $61,644 depending on family income.
Graduates leave with $20,369 in median debt, translating to $216 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $45,069 in the first year after graduation, loan payments consume about 6% of gross income. The 69.54% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle despite relatively modest debt loads. Only 33.66% of students take federal loans, indicating many families can afford Valley City State without borrowing.
Low-income students get the best deal here, paying less than half what wealthy families do while accessing the same teacher education and technology programs that lead to steady employment in North Dakota's job market.
Graduates leave with $20,369 in median debt, translating to $216 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $45,069 in the first year after graduation, loan payments consume about 6% of gross income. The 69.54% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle despite relatively modest debt loads. Only 33.66% of students take federal loans, indicating many families can afford Valley City State without borrowing.
Low-income students get the best deal here, paying less than half what wealthy families do while accessing the same teacher education and technology programs that lead to steady employment in North Dakota's job market.
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