B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    B+
  3. Diversity
    B+
  4. Campus
    A
  5. Athletics
    B
  6. Party Scene
    B-
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    B
  9. Dorms
    A+
  10. Campus Food
    B
  11. Student Life
    B
  12. Safety
    B
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Saginaw Valley State University is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Address
7400 Bay Rd
University Center, MI 48710
Website
svsu.edu

Saginaw Valley State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
76%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
19-25
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for Saginaw Valley State University

Cost

Net Price
$13,812/ year
National
$15,403
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $12,508/ year
  • $30-48k
    $12,856/ year
  • $49-75k
    $14,617/ year
  • $76-110k
    $16,317/ year
  • $110k+
    $16,798/ year

Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
78%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.94 responses
55%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.101 responses
66%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.101 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Nursing
    122 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    92 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    92 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    82 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    76 Graduates
  • Communications
    73 Graduates
  • Accounting
    60 Graduates
  • Biology
    55 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    55 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    52 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
7,281Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
10%
Pell Grant
39%
Varsity Athletes
7%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 57 responses
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  • Friendly
    81%
  • Typical
    12%
  • Very motivated to learn
    5%
  • Lazy
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Poll
47%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.103 responses
Poll
49%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.124 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 62 responses
Report
  • Evolving as it grows.
    39%
  • Welcoming
    26%
  • Innovative
    21%
  • New
    6%
  • Guiding
    5%
  • Perfect
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,800/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
40%
National
48%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
84%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.67 responses
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Saginaw Valley State University Reviews

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SVSU is great for those who want a family-like experience in school. The small campus and class sizes give you more opportunity to communicate with the professors one-on-one. The school is close to the mall, restaurants and local areas. STARS bus lines run through the campus as well so it is easy to go shopping. If I would change anything it would be to add more Asian language classes and cultural classes. There aren't many courses about Asian culture which would bring in more students. There are a variety of clubs and activities for the students, such as the East Asian Culture Club created by myself! SVSU gives you the opportunity to lead and participate.
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Overall, I have had a good experience at SVSU. There is something for everyone here - a club, a sport, an opportunity, you name it! The administration cares about student input. You can be hit or miss with professors depending on the department, but that is true of any University. It's a great day to be a Cardinal!
A very close-knit community, but at the same time you are always meeting new people. I have had wonderful opportunities, connections, and experiences within even my first year and a half! The campus is very well kept and is almost like a park in my opinion. The food is pretty good and the dorms are amazing.