Overview
Student Population
Located in University Center, Michigan, Saginaw Valley State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 6,881 prospective students applied, and 6,156 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,383 enrolled in the school. 6,271 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,757 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $10,376 plus fees of $438. Saginaw Valley State University is ranked 824 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Saginaw Valley State University is rated within the lower 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Saginaw Valley State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#824 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#350 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#27 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#13 in Best Public Colleges in Michigan
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#63 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 970/1190 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.47 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Michigan Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,076 |
| Other Fees | $438 |
| Room and Board | $10,850 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,208 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,948 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,076 |
| Other Fees | $438 |
| Room and Board | $10,850 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,208 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,535 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Business | 16% |
| Health Professions | 14% |
| Human Services | 7% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=172051 IPEDS survey data for Saginaw Valley State University.
Current students may use the Saginaw Valley State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.