Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,233
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	78%
Students retention rate	73%
On-time graduation rate	42%

Located in University Center, Michigan, SVSU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that SVSU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Saginaw Valley State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at SVSU is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 73% at SVSU suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

77.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,130

Cost of attendance at Saginaw Valley State University in 2022 for students from Michigan.

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Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,144

Cost of attendance at Saginaw Valley State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Saginaw Valley State University received on average $7,607 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,607

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	467	35%	$4,550	$2,124,754
Other Federal Grant	1,253	93%	$2,497	$3,128,604
State Grant/Scholarships	74	5%	$1,369	$101,307
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,301	96%	$5,283	$6,872,630
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,328	98%	$7,607	$10,102,541

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Saginaw Valley State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Saginaw Valley State University students is 42.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.3%.

42.5%

asian 37.5% 3 students
African American 21.6% 19 students
white 50.6% 529 students
unknown 40.9% 29 students
hispanic 31.0% 22 students
International Students 19.4% 45 students
Mixed Race 35.1% 13 students

Sport Conferences

Football Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Saginaw Valley State University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Saginaw Valley State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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