Overview
Enrollment
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 5,899 prospective students applied, and 4,590 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,336 enrolled in the school. 5,941 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,582 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $11,130 plus fees of $0. Saginaw Valley State University is ranked 853 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Saginaw Valley State University is rated within the lower 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Saginaw Valley State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#853 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#349 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#28 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#13 in Best Public Colleges in Michigan
#63 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1170 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.48 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Michigan Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $11,106 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,200 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,536 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $11,106 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,200 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,550 |
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.
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