Valley City State University SAT and ACT scores
Valley City, ND · public college · 1,628 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Valley City State University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Valley City State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Valley City State University scored 830 to 1070, with an average of 1041. A score at or above 950 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Valley City State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 17 to 24. A 24 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Valley City State University require the SAT or ACT?
Valley City State University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Valley City State University accept the CLT?
Valley City State University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in North Dakota with similar scores
- Minot State UniversitySAT 930–1140
- North Dakota State UniversityACT 19–25
- University of MarySAT 1110–1340
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Coppin State UniversitySAT 880–1020
- Urshan UniversitySAT 798–1105
- Eastern New Mexico UniversitySAT 830–1060
- Jackson State UniversitySAT 820–1070
- Morgan State UniversitySAT 840–1070
- Texas A&M University-San AntonioSAT 840–1070
More about Valley City State University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Valley City State University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026