VCSU Sets 4th Consecutive Fall Enrollment Record

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University has set a fall enrollment record for the fourth consecutive year, enrolling 1871 students this semester. This year’s total includes 1723 undergraduates and 148 graduate students. The total headcount surpasses last fall’s previous record of 1827 students. Since 2016, VCSU’s enrollment has grown by 29 percent, with the university achieving new fall enrollment records in 9 of the past 10 years. VCSU’s overall retention rate of new students from 2025 to 2026 rose to 74 percent this fall, a new school record. The retention rate of first-time, full-time students from 2025 to 2026 was also 74 percent, the school’s second highest rate ever in that retention category. “Our faculty, staff and the community have done an incredible job of making VCSU feel like home for an increasing number of students,” said Dr. Allen Burgad, VCSU Interim President. “Strong retention rates and increasing enrollment reflect the positive experiences our student