Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI • public • II | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Suburban

Student Population

Undergrad: 6,788 • Total: 7,637

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

7400 Bay Rd
University Center, MI
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Website

www.svsu.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 2,460 (36.2%) • Female: 4,328 (63.8%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	76	1.1%
Black/African American	566	8.3%
Hispanic/Latino	390	5.7%
White	5,114	75.3%
Two or More Races	222	3.3%
International	218	3.2%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

72.9%

7,450 admitted from 10,222 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 480-590
Math: 460-570
Total: 940-1160

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

19-25

Application Types Offered

—

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

53.8%

4-Year Graduation Rate

19.4%

Freshman Retention Rate

75.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

25.8:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$26,430

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$43,950

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $12,930
Out-of-state: $30,450

Room & Board

$12,340

Books & Supplies

$1,160

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$9,844
$30,001-48,000	$19,711
$48,001-75,000	$20,053
$75,001-110,000	$18,879
$110,001+	$24,103

Students Receiving Pell Grants

82%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

II

Conference

Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Men's Sports (7)

Baseball Basketball Football Golf Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (8)

Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.0 GPA / 31 ACT

In-State Awards

$1,000-$6,500/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000-$6,500/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$1,000-$5,500 total

9 automatic scholarships (14 total)

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Common questions about Saginaw Valley State University

What is Saginaw Valley State University's acceptance rate?

Saginaw Valley State University accepts 73% of applicants, from 10,222 applications.

How much does Saginaw Valley State University cost?

Tuition and fees are $12,930 in-state and $30,450 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $9,844 on average after aid.

What ACT score do you need for Saginaw Valley State University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 19 and 25 on the ACT.

What is Saginaw Valley State University's graduation rate?

54% of students graduate within six years.