Saginaw Valley State University

#17 in Michigan

4-years Public College In University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University (referred to as Saginaw Valley State) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in University Center, MI. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Saginaw Valley State University is $12,240 for Michigan residents and $28,752 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 7,147 and student to faculty ratio is 6.25% (16 to 1).The highest degree offered at Saginaw Valley State University is Doctor's degree- professional practice. It offers Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$12,240 (Michigan Residents) $28,752 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate76.37%
Student Population7,147
Test Scores1,070 (SAT) 22 (ACT)
Graduation Rate49%
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Saginaw Valley State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1970 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Saginaw Valley State University is $12,240 for Michigan residents and $28,752 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Saginaw Valley State University is $16,362 for Michigan residents and $17,328 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Saginaw Valley State University offers the alternative tuition plans. 93 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,740 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Saginaw Valley State University is 76.37% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.76%. The average SAT score is 1,070 and the average ACT score is 22. Saginaw Valley State University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 7,147 students are attending at Saginaw Valley State University (6,468 undergraduate students). There are 271 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 270 part-time faculty working for Saginaw Valley State University. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 701 (full-time) and 344 (part-time). The graduation rate at Saginaw Valley State University is 49% and the retention rate is 72% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Saginaw Valley State University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Saginaw Valley State University offers study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Saginaw Valley State University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Saginaw Valley State University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers