Founded in 1890, Valley City State University is a non-profit public state multidisciplinary higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Valley City (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), North Dakota. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Valley City State University (VCSU) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Valley City State University (VCSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 132 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. VCSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.