School Overview
Saginaw Valley State University (locally referred to as SVSU) is a state university located in the center of Michigan’s lower peninsula in the township of Kochville, in the county of Saginaw. SVSU shares a campus with Delta College and is the most recent addition to Michigan’s 15 pubic higher education institutions. SVSU was founded in 1963 as Saginaw Valley College. It’s name was later changed to Saginaw Valley State University to reflect its enhanced educational offerings and status as a four-year higher education institution.
General Information
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Admission Office 7400 Bay Road University Center, MI 48710 (989) 964-4200 (800) 968-9500 Fax: (989) 790-0180 [email protected] Contact: Jennifer Pahl Director of Admissions |
Main Address 7400 Bay Road University Center, MI 48710 (989) 964-4000 www.svsu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 8,190 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,661 Degree-seeking undergrads: 8,018 Graduate enrollment: 1,647 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: $25 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 88% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 69% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Systems Analysis B Education Elementary Education B Engineering Electrical/Communications Engineering B Engineering Technologies Engineering Technology – General B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Applied studies B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Physical Sciences Business chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Administration B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Economics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Saginaw Valley State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (989) 964-4000 |
| Website: | www.svsu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.svsu.edu/apply/undergraduate/ |
| Address: | 7400 Bay Rd, University Center, MI 48710 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 8,251 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 40% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 6,231 (76% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $10,814 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $25,401 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 98% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $7,022 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Saginaw Valley State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Saginaw Valley State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 9 | 1 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Education | 1 | 13 | 12 | ||
| Engineering | 2 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 3 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 6 | 9 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 2 | |||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 | 67 | 28 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Saginaw Valley State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $10,814 |
| Out-of-state | $25,401 |
| Books and supplies | $1,059 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $15,300 |
| Out-of-state | $28,780 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,539 | 98% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,539 | 98% | $7,022 |
| Student loan aid | 998 | 64% | $6,025 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 6,751 | 87% | $6,366 |
| Federal student loans | 4,619 | 60% | $6,509 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Saginaw Valley State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Saginaw Valley State University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 7,132 | 2,536 | 4,596 | Percent admitted | 100% | 71% | 74% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 21% | 21% | 20% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Saginaw Valley State University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 8,251 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 7,476 |
| Graduate enrollment | 775 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Saginaw Valley State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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