Saginaw Valley State University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
University Center, MI
5.0 1 review

#13 Best Public Universities in Michigan

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Overview

Total enrollment

6,822

Location University Center, Michigan
Website svsu.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Saginaw Valley State University, located in University Center, Michigan, sits on a suburban campus approximately 5 miles from downtown Saginaw and 90 minutes north of Detroit. Established in 1963 as a public institution, SVSU operates on a 748-acre campus featuring modern academic buildings and residential facilities that house approximately 2,500 students in on-campus apartments and living centers. The university maintains a moderate acceptance rate and offers comprehensive undergraduate programs, with notable strengths in health sciences, education, and business administration. As a member of the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, SVSU's athletic teams, known as the Cardinals, compete in 17 varsity sports.

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Ratings

Saginaw Valley State University is rated within the lower 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

3 out of 10
Value

6 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Saginaw Valley State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 920/1170
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/26
GPA 3.48

Acceptance Rate

72.1%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 16%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Michigan Resident Tuition

$12,930

Out of State Resident Tuition

$30,450

Breakdown

Tuition $12,930
Books and Supplies $1,160
Other Fees $0
Room and Board $12,340
Budget for Other Expenses $1,260
Total One Year Cost $27,690

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

39% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Saginaw Valley State University are Education, Business, and Health Professions. 18% of students major in Education, 16% in Business, and 14% in Health Professions.