Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI
Safety
B
ROI
A+
Saginaw Valley State University is a large public master's university (large program) located in University Center, Michigan, with an undergraduate enrollment of 5,989. The institution offers master's-level programs across multiple professional and academic fields alongside its undergraduate curriculum, serving students seeking advanced credentials in applied disciplines. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Michigan postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 72% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 72% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $20,053 per year. Families earning under $30,000 average $9,844/year — substantially lower. The 4-year graduation rate is 51%, 6 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $51,955. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $25,000. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.
Acceptance Rate
72.1%
Avg Net Price
$10,775
6-yr Grad Rate
50.7%
Earnings 10yr
$51,955
The Numbers
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 72.1%
- SAT Range
- 920–1170
- ACT Range
- 18–26
- Enrollment
- 5,989
- Student:Faculty
- 16:1
Costs & Outcomes
- In-State Tuition
- $12,930
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $30,450
- Room & Board
- $12,340
- Students Receiving Aid
- 35.2%
- Median Debt at Grad
- $25,000
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