VCSU Receives Rankings and Accolades
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University has been recognized among the 2026 America’s Best Colleges for Women rankings published this summer by Newsweek. It is one of several recent accolades VCSU has received from various groups.
Newsweek America’s Best Colleges for Women
America’s Best Colleges for Women is a comprehensive ranking from Newsweek that evaluates U.S. colleges across four critical categories – leadership, pay and policies, safety and opportunity – and draws on federally reported data.
VCSU tied for the top ranking among North Dakota schools, including receiving a perfect 100 score in the “Safety” category.
Money’s Best Colleges in America
VCSU has been recognized as one of Money’s Best Colleges in America 2026. Money’s analysis showcases the country’s top colleges based on graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid, student debt, alumni salaries and more.
Money.com gives each school a star rating (1 through 5) based on 25 different metrics related to quality of education, affordability, and outcomes. VCSU was ranked a 4-star school by Money.com and is one of just three schools in North Dakota to receive Money’s Best Colleges in America accolade.
VCSU Awards from Research.com
VCSU has also received several awards from Research.com, including having its business, psychology, and elementary education programs ranked among the top programs in North Dakota and the nation. VCSU achieved rankings in the following categories:
- 2027 Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Degree Programs in North Dakota
- 2027 Best Online Business Degree Programs Ranking in North Dakota
- 2027 Best Business Degree Programs Ranking in North Dakota
- 2027 Best Psychology Degree Programs Ranking in North Dakota
- 2027 Best Online Bachelor’s in Education Degree Programs Ranking in the USA