Saginaw Valley State University
7400 Bay Rd
University Center MI 48710
(989) 964-4000

General Information
- Campus Setting
Suburb: Midsize
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
9,837 (8,190 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
70% / 30%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
37% / 63%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
83% / 17%
- In-State / Out-of-State
97% / 3%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$6,900
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$16,200
- Room & Board$7,270
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
68%
- Average Financial Aid Package$7,167
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$23,561
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants5,467
- Students Admitted
4,804
(88%)
- Students Enrolled3,000
(55%)
- Average High School GPA3.22
- Students in top 10% of HS Class18%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-24
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business/Commerce, General
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Finance, General
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer Science
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Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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Computer Teacher Education
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Drama and Dance Teacher Education
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
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Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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French Language Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Physics Teacher Education
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Reading Teacher Education
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Social Science Teacher Education
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Spanish Language Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Speech Teacher Education
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Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
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Engineering
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
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English language and literature/letters
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Creative Writing
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English Language and Literature, General
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Technical and Business Writing
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
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Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
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Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
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Nursing, Other
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Occupational Therapy/Therapist
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History
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History, General
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Mathematics and statistics
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Applied Mathematics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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International/Global Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Chemistry, Other
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Optics/Optical Sciences
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social sciences
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Economics, General
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Graphic Design
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Music, General
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Visual and Performing Arts, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants5,467
- Students Admitted
4,804
(88%)
- Students Enrolled3,000
(55%)
- Average High School GPA3.22
- Students in top 10% of HS Class18%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class41%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class74%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-24
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$25
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$6,900
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$16,200
- Room & Board$7,270
- Books & Supplies$900
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-State$215
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$525
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid68%
- Average Financial Aid Package$7,167
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$23,561
- Federal Grants32%$3,298
- Pell Grants32%$2,906
- Other Federal Grants15%$872
- State & Local Grants60%$1,266
- Institutional Grants49%$3,099
- Federal Loans63%$4,334
- Non-Federal Loans14%$6,766
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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