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Saginaw Valley State University

Saginaw Valley State University is a medium, public institution located in University Center, mi. Founded in 1963, Saginaw Valley State University offers undergraduate degrees in 80 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 2
6,184 undergraduates
cost $12,240 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Saginaw Valley State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 72.9%
SAT score average 1051
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.53
Application fee $0.00
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Saginaw Valley State University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Engineering and Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Social Work
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Accounting and Related Services

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $12,240
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,700
Books & supplies $1,120
Other expenses $1,220
Cost of attendance* $26,280
Average financial aid package $16,360
Estimated cost $9,920 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $28,752
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,700
Books & supplies $1,120
Other expenses $1,220
Cost of attendance* $42,792
Average financial aid package $16,360
Estimated cost $26,432 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Saginaw Valley State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,184, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

6,889

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
76%
African American %
8%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
6%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Saginaw Valley State University, students love their Criminal Justice Society. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map 7400 Bay Rd, University Center, MI 48710
phone 9899644000
address www.svsu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Criminal justice society

Delta sigma pi

Alpha phi omega

International students club

His house

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Saginaw Valley State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Saginaw Valley State University?

Saginaw Valley State University is located in University Center, mi.

What is the acceptance rate at Saginaw Valley State University? 

The acceptance rate for Saginaw Valley State University is 73%.

What’s the average GPA for Saginaw Valley State University?

The average high school GPA for Saginaw Valley State University students was 3.53.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Saginaw Valley State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Saginaw Valley State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $105,120.

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