Saginaw Valley State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2697 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #763 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #698 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #693 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 13 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 6,135
- Graduates
- 687
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- svsu.edu
Saginaw Valley State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Saginaw Valley State University has an acceptance rate of 72% and is among the top 35% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 70% | 73% |
| Applicants | 11,816 | 4,343 | 7,447 |
| Admissions | 8,516 | 3,028 | 5,472 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,353 | 478 | 871 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 13 | 5 | 8 |
2,640 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
485 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,148 or 84%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 920
or below
75% of them
had 1170
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Saginaw Valley State University are 920-1170 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
42 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Saginaw Valley State University are 18-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5110 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 575 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 394 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 244 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 224 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 155 (2%) |
| Asian | 93 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $13,512
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $12,930 | $18,360 |
| Tuition in-state | $12,930 | $18,360 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,450 | $18,360 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,466 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,450 |
| Room charge | $5,700 |
| Meal charge | $4,750 |
Saginaw Valley State University majors
Saginaw Valley State University has granted 1,195 bachelor's degrees across 59 programs, 237 master's across 15 programs, and 1 doctorate degrees in Nursing Practice. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Saginaw Valley State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 159 | ||
| Social Work | 72 | 31 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 89 | ||
| Psychology, General | 65 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 63 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 31 | 31 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 53 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 44 | ||
| Rehabilitation Science | 42 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 33 | 8 | |
| Accounting | 40 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 40 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 36 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 34 | ||
| Management Science | 17 | 15 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 30 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 29 | ||
| General Studies | 29 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 27 | ||
| Finance, General | 24 | ||
| Graphic Design | 24 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 20 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 20 | ||
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 19 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 18 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 18 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 15 | ||
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 15 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 15 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 14 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 14 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 13 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 13 | ||
| Biochemistry | 12 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 12 | ||
| Public Administration | 3 | 9 | |
| History, General | 11 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | 7 | |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| Music, General | 8 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 8 | ||
| Creative Writing | 7 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 6 | ||
| Computer Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Neuroscience | 6 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 5 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Geography | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Education, General | 1 | ||
| Environmental Science | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Nursing Education | 1 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,195 | 237 | 1 |
Saginaw Valley State University has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 37% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 39% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Saginaw Valley State University has published 2,063 scientific papers with 25,756 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Medicine, Computer Science, Law, Engineering, Biology, Environmental Science, Physics, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 13 | 50 |
| 1994 | 16 | 53 |
| 1995 | 12 | 58 |
| 1996 | 12 | 60 |
| 1997 | 19 | 61 |
| 1998 | 13 | 75 |
| 1999 | 14 | 102 |
| 2000 | 22 | 104 |
| 2001 | 16 | 137 |
| 2002 | 41 | 154 |
| 2003 | 38 | 164 |
| 2004 | 40 | 199 |
| 2005 | 37 | 198 |
| 2006 | 41 | 218 |
| 2007 | 45 | 256 |
| 2008 | 48 | 333 |
| 2009 | 63 | 495 |
| 2010 | 58 | 540 |
| 2011 | 69 | 653 |
| 2012 | 90 | 722 |
| 2013 | 94 | 837 |
| 2014 | 86 | 1105 |
| 2015 | 111 | 1273 |
| 2016 | 94 | 1372 |
| 2017 | 82 | 1329 |
| 2018 | 89 | 1479 |
| 2019 | 94 | 1574 |
| 2020 | 119 | 1936 |
| 2021 | 110 | 2191 |
| 2022 | 81 | 2035 |
| 2023 | 67 | 2078 |
| 2024 | 64 | 1830 |
| 2025 | 46 | 1650 |
Saginaw Valley State University alumni
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Matt LaFleur
- Occupations
- American football coachAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Matthew Robert LaFleur is an American professional football coach and former player who is the head coach for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He previously was the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams and the Tennessee Titans, and has also served as the quarterbacks coach for the Washington Redskins, Notre Dame, and the Atlanta Falcons. Prior to his coaching career, LaFleur was a successful multi-year starting quarterback for Saginaw Valley State University after spending two years as a walk-on wide receiver for Western Michigan University. He also spent two seasons playing professional football in the Indoor Football League before committing full time to coaching.
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Meera Chopra
- Occupations
- modelactor
- Biography
-
Meera Chopra is an Indian actress and producer who has appeared in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi-language films. In Tamil films, she is credited as Nila.
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Dej Loaf
- Occupations
- singersongwriterrapper
- Biography
-
Deja Monét Trimble, known professionally as Dej Loaf (stylized as DeJ Loaf), is an American rapper and singer from Detroit, Michigan. She is best known for her 2014 single "Try Me" and its 2015 follow-up, "Back Up" (featuring Big Sean). The latter received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and served as lead single for her debut extended play...And See That's the Thing (2015), which was released by Columbia Records. Both songs, along with her guest appearance on Kid Ink's 2015 single "Be Real", peaked within the top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100. Her debut studio album, Sell Sole II (2020), was met with positive critical reception despite failing to chart.
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Jeff Heath
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Jeff Heath is an American former professional football safety. He played college football at Saginaw Valley State University. Heath signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He also played for the Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints.
General info
| Alternative names | SVSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Motto | Something More. Something Better. |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | August to April. Also Summer Sessions |
| Total FTE staff | 859 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 7400 Bay Rd University Center, Michigan, 48710 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,000 |
| Phone | 9899644000 |