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Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI · Public · Midsize suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $12,147
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Median earnings
- $55,838
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Saginaw Valley State University is a public college in University Center, MI with 5,989 undergraduates. It admits 72% of applicants, and admitted students average 1052 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $12,147 per year ($9,300 for families earning under $30,000). 51% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $55,838 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 10,222
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 7,450
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 17%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing480–600
200800
SAT Math440–570
200800
ACT Composite18–26
136
What Saginaw Valley State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $27,690
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $13,680
- Out-of-state tuition
- $24,000
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$9,300
- $30–48k$8,475
- $48–75k$9,349
- $75–110k$12,648
- $110k+$18,507
Get a personal estimate with Saginaw Valley State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Freshman retention
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $55,838
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,706
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,989
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 41%
- White76%
- Hispanic6%
- Black9%
- Asian1%
Saginaw Valley State University FAQ
What is Saginaw Valley State University's acceptance rate?+
Saginaw Valley State University admits 72% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Saginaw Valley State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 480–600 on SAT Reading and Writing and 440–570 on SAT Math; the average total is 1052.
What ACT score do you need for Saginaw Valley State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–26.
Is Saginaw Valley State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Saginaw Valley State University?+
In Fall 2023, 10,222 students applied to Saginaw Valley State University and 7,450 were admitted; 1,292 enrolled.
Does Saginaw Valley State University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Saginaw Valley State University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Saginaw Valley State University require an essay?+
Saginaw Valley State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Saginaw Valley State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $27,690 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,147.
What is Saginaw Valley State University's graduation rate?+
51% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 172051 · How we use this data
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