Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI

Explore Saginaw Valley State University's Featured Profiles:

Undergrad Science & Engineering Health & Medicine Transfer Business

Tuition & Fees

$13,460

$29,972

not including housing and food

More Financial Details

undergraduateRatios

36%

male

64%

female

16

students

1

faculty

More Student Details

Moderately Selective

76%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,125
Declined 2,205
Total Received 9,330
More Admissions Details

Public

6,468

undergraduate students

679

graduate students

More Student Details

People Who Liked This School Also Liked…

Name Location
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
Wayne State University Detroit, MI
Oakland University Rochester, MI
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
The University of Chicago Chicago, IL
University of Michigan–Flint Flint, MI
Kettering University Flint, MI
Miami University—Oxford Oxford, OH
Ohio University Athens, OH
University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH
See All School Suggestions for You
X
Personalize your experience on CollegeXpress.

With this information, we'll display content relevant to your interests. By subscribing, you agree to receive CollegeXpress emails and to make your information available to colleges, scholarship programs, and other companies that have relevant/related offers.

Saginaw Valley State UniversityLogo Saginaw Valley State UniversityLogo

Location

School Facts

Founded in 1963, Saginaw Valley State University is a public university that offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, and nursing. It is known for its strong academic programs, its commitment to student success, and its beautiful campus located in the heart of Michigan. It is located on a 782-acre campus in University Center, Michigan.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 7,147
Established in 1963
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

782-acre campus in University Center, 10 miles from Saginaw (population: 48,677). Air serves Freeland (five miles); bus serves Saginaw; train serves Flint (45 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Saginaw Valley State University
7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI
48710

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
33%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
71%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
18%
Top 1/4
44%
Top 1/2
78%
Bottom 1/2
22%
Bottom 1/4
4%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
590
25th
490
75th
590
25th
480
75th
25
25th
19
75th
25
25th
18
75th
25
25th
20

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Other application fee ($90 for international applicants)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Common application accepted Yes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

76%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,125
Declined 2,205
Total Received 9,330

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress

Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

99%

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Special housing
  • Tutors

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress

Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$8,740

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $12,240
Housing $5,130
Food $4,470
Additional fees $1,220
Books & supplies $1,120
Total $24,180
Average Financial Aid - $8,740
Total with Avg. Aid $15,440

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress

Financial Facts

Net Price Calculator Visit calculator

Financial Aid Office


P: 989 964-4900
F: 989 964-2492
cfsc@svsu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

baseball, bowling, dodgeball, equestrian sports, ice hockey, lacrosse, paintball, rugby, soccer, swimming, tennis, water skiing, wrestling

Club Sports - Women's

equestrian sports, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, water skiing

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, floor hockey, golf, inner-tube water polo, kickball, racquetball, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball, walleyball, Wiffle ball

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biochemistry yes
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Chemistry, Other yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Clinical Nurse Specialist yes
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst yes
Computer Teacher Education yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Education, General yes
Education, Other yes
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
General Studies yes
Geography yes
Graphic Design yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Management Science yes yes
Marketing, Other yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Neuroscience yes
Nursing Administration yes
Nursing Education yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes
Operations Management and Supervision yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes yes
Physical Sciences, Other yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes yes
Public Health Education and Promotion yes yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Rehabilitation Science yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes yes
Social Science Teacher Education yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Visual and Performing Arts, Other yes

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress

Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Social Work
  3. Health Science

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Natural Science

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine

7,147

total students

98%

in-state

2%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

90%

6,468
students

Female
64%
4,141

Male
36%
2,327

10%

679
students

Female
81%
552

Male
19%
127

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

84%

5,464
students

Female
65%
3,525

Male
35%
1,939

16%

1,004
students

Female
61%
616

Male
39%
388

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress

Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Hispanic/Latino
76%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

93

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

31

semester hours

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress

International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 39
Countries most often represented Bangladesh
Canada
China
India
Nepal
Saudi Arabia
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress