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Saginaw Valley State University

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Rating

Public

Type

9,491

Students

$24,963

Tuition

73%

Acceptance

#1532

Ranking

Midsize Suburb

Campus Setting

University Center, MI

7400 Bay Rd, University Center, MI 48710

Saginaw Valley State University is a mid-sized public institution located in University Center, MI ranked 41st in Michigan. It has a total of 8,462 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 73.12% of applicants. Saginaw Valley State University offers 97 different majors and is best known for its Computer Systems Analysis and Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing programs, which are respectively ranked 25th and 30th in America. With an annual tuition of $10,376 for in-state students and $24,963 for those from out-of-state, Saginaw Valley State University is somewhat moderately pricey. 41.25% of students graduate ready to the next chapter of their lives, entering the workforce. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to earn more or less $39,300 per year, which is 5% below the national median.
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Cost

$25,401
Above Average

Saginaw Valley State University

$25,401

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$38,060

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$31,694

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

73%Acceptance
Less Selective

Saginaw Valley State University

73%

National

69%
Sat

980 - 1190

94% of students submit

Admissions Yield

28%

ACT

18 - 25

13% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$30

Students

8,462Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

40%

In-state

83%

Female

60%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

14%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
11% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse7% Social Work7% Business Administration and Management, General75% Others

11% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

7% Social Work

7% Business Administration and Management, General

75% Others

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

11%

207 Graduates

Social Work

7%

130 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

7%

128 Graduates

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

5%

84 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

4%

67 Graduates

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other

3%

65 Graduates

Elementary Education and Teaching

3%

61 Graduates

Occupational Therapy/Therapist

3%

57 Graduates

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

3%

57 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors17:117:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

17

Number of Library Books

135,959

Academic Spend per Student

$7,664

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

76%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$32,500/Year

Saginaw Valley State University

$32,500

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$32,500

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$39,300

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

41%