Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI · Suburb · 5,989 students
4
YearPublic
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
University Center, MI, 48710 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
DTW · Detroit
95 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$24,936
Out-of-state COA
$42,456
Avg net price
$10,775
Room & board
$12,340
In-state tuition
$12,930
Out-of-state tuition
$30,450
Books & supplies
$1,160/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,844
$30–48k
$19,711
$48–75k
$20,053
$75–110k
$18,879
$110k+
$24,103
Admissions
Admit rate
72%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1052
Reading 480–600
Math 440–570
ACT midpoint
22
Composite 18–26
English 19–25
Math 17–26
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Saginaw Valley State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
51%
1st-yr retention
78%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
51%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
49%
Transferred
30%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
20%
Median earnings (6yr)
$43,530
Median earnings (10yr)
$51,955
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,104–$31,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$42,131
Student Body
Men 37%Women 63%
16
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
35%
First-generation
33%
Median family income
$52,670
Independent students
17%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
12%
Race & ethnicity
White
76%
Hispanic
6%
Black
8%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$43,530
10 years after entry
$51,955
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Institutional
Endowment
$110M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
42%
Avg faculty salary
$9,515/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,060
Federal loan rate
50%
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