Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) is a public university in University Center, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1963 as Saginaw Valley College and is the newest public university in Michigan. Its 748-acre (303 ha) campus is in Kochville Township, approximately 5.5 miles (8.9 km) north of downtown Saginaw, Michigan. SVSU offers over 100 academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels in its five colleges, with approximately 8,500 students at its main campus in University Center.
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72%
Acceptance
$10,775
Net price
5,989
Enrollment
48%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
72%
Acceptance rate
1,052
SAT average
22
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$10,775
Average net price
$12,930
In-state tuition
$30,450
Out-of-state tuition
$12,340
Room & board
$1,160
Books & supplies
$24,936
Total cost of attendance
35%
Students receiving Pell grants
50%
Students with federal loans
$25,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$51,955
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$43,530
Median earnings (6 yrs)
48%
Graduation rate
78%
Retention rate
79%
Earn more than a HS grad
$9,060
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
5,989
Total enrollment
12%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
33%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Saginaw Valley State University FAQ
Is Saginaw Valley State University a public or private school?
Saginaw Valley State University is a public institution located in University Center, MI.
What is the acceptance rate at Saginaw Valley State University?
Saginaw Valley State University has an acceptance rate of 72%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Saginaw Valley State University cost?
The average annual net price at Saginaw Valley State University is $10,775 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $12,930 in-state and $30,450 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Saginaw Valley State University?
About 48% of students at Saginaw Valley State University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Saginaw Valley State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Saginaw Valley State University students earn a median of $51,955 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Saginaw Valley State University?
Admitted students at Saginaw Valley State University have an average SAT score of 1,052 and an ACT midpoint of 22. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Saginaw Valley State University?
Saginaw Valley State University enrolls about 5,989 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Saginaw Future Inc. · CC BY 2.0. Additional images are representative.
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