A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Saginaw Valley State University are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 29% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
71%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
8%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 91% more female students than male students enrolled at Saginaw Valley State University with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Saginaw Valley State University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
34%
|
| Women |
66%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,454
|
| Women |
4,693
|
Saginaw Valley State University serves a very low number of students outside of Michigan, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
39% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 17.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 14.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=172051 IPEDS survey data for Saginaw Valley State University.