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Saginaw Valley State University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Michigan

Saginaw Valley State University

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
72.1%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹28,60,229Out-of-state
Students
5,989Undergraduates
Students per teacher
16Student to faculty

About

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.

Admissions planning estimate

72.1% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 37.1%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 72.88%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 72.9% (7,450/10,222; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

72 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 11,816
Offered a place 8,516
Enrolled 1,365

16% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite920-1170
4001600
ACT composite18-26
136

What a year costs

₹41,28,311 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹28,60,229
  • Housing₹11,59,121
  • Books & supplies₹1,08,961
Sticker price ₹41,28,311
After aid (average) ₹10,12,117

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹12,14,541
Out-of-state ₹28,60,229

Average aid awarded: ₹12,02,705 a year.

Outcomes and support

77.6%
Retention
48.3%
Graduation
64%
Get financial aid
3%
From out of state

One teacher for every 16 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 75.5%
African American 8.5%
Hispanic 6%
Multiracial 3.9%
Unknown 1.7%
Asian 1.3%
Native American 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0%

6 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Educationbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Otherbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Systems Analysisbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Physical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Otherbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate72.07%
Total Applicants11816
Admitted Applicants8516
Enrolled Applicants1365
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %920
SAT Composite 75th %1170
ACT Composite 25th %18
ACT Composite 75th %26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹12,14,541
Out-of-State Tuition₹28,60,229
Average Housing Cost₹11,59,121
Books & Supplies₹1,08,961
Average Net Price₹10,12,117
Students Receiving Aid64%
Average Aid Awarded₹12,02,705
Out-of-State Students3%

Student Body Diversity

African American8.48%
Asian1.32%
Hispanic6.01%
White75.51%
Multiracial3.91%
Native American0.33%
Pacific Islander0.03%
International2.67%
Unknown Race1.74%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate48.25%
Retention Rate77.57%
Student/Faculty Ratio16:1
Total Undergraduates5989

Contact

Street Address7400 Bay Road
ZIP Code48710
Phone(989) 964-4200
Websitehttps://www.svsu.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/