Saginaw Valley State University — College Profile

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Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU), located in University Center, Michigan, is highly regarded for its affordable, community-minded education, boasting standout academic reputations in its Crystal M. Lange College of Health and Human Services—renowned for its premier nursing program—and the AACSB-accredited Scott L. Carmona College of Business. On campus, students enjoy a close-knit, collaborative culture enriched by over 150 student organizations and the passionate "Battle of the Valleys" annual philanthropy tradition. What truly sets SVSU apart is its modern campus infrastructure, featuring residential housing consistently ranked as the best among public universities in Michigan, alongside a distinctive commitment to funding undergraduate research opportunities usually reserved for graduate-level students.

Wikipedia:Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) is a public university in University Center, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1963 as Saginaw Valley College and is the newest public university in Michigan. Its 748-acre campus is in Kochville Township, approximately 5.5 miles (8.9 km) north of downtown Saginaw, Michigan. SVSU offers over 100 academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels in its five colleges, with approximately 8,500 students at its main campus in University Center.

Location

University Center, MI, 48710 · Suburb campus

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Nearest airport from college

DTW · Detroit

95 mi away

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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

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%

4-yr on-time completion

19%

1st-yr retention

78%

Transfer-out rate

8-year outcomes

Graduated

49%

Transferred

30%

Still enrolled

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%

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

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

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

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing168

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods110

Special Education and Teaching65

Social Work62

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas58

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions56

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness55

Criminal Justice and Corrections55

Mechanical Engineering52

Biology, General49

Psychology, General49

Marketing42

Business Administration, Management and Operations40

Accounting and Related Services38

Finance and Financial Management Services33

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities32

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Institutional

Endowment

$110M

Classification

Master's (Large)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

42%

Avg faculty salary

$9,515/mo

Instructional spend/student

$9,060