Saginaw Valley State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2803 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #791 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #726 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #682 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 14 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 6,184
- Graduates
- 705
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- 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 73% and is among the top 36% 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 | 73% | 69% | 76% |
| Applicants | 10,222 | 3,879 | 6,340 |
| Admissions | 7,450 | 2,662 | 4,787 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,284 | 438 | 846 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 8 | 2 | 6 |
2,599 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
510 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,092 or 85%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 940
or below
75% of them
had 1160
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Saginaw Valley State University are 940-1160 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
34 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Saginaw Valley State University are 19-25 (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 | 5231 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 548 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 395 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 231 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 208 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 172 (3%) |
| Asian | 82 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (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
- $9,611
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $12,240 | $17,328 |
| Tuition in-state | $12,240 | $17,328 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,752 | $17,328 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,413 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,600 |
| Room charge | $5,130 |
| Meal charge | $4,470 |
Saginaw Valley State University majors
Saginaw Valley State University has granted 1,268 bachelor's degrees across 58 programs, 264 master's across 16 programs, and 5 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 | 168 | ||
| Social Work | 62 | 53 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 50 | 14 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 26 | 35 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 58 | ||
| Rehabilitation Science | 56 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 55 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 55 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 52 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 52 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 48 | ||
| Psychology, General | 47 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 39 | ||
| Accounting | 38 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 38 | ||
| Management Science | 16 | 19 | |
| General Studies | 32 | ||
| Graphic Design | 31 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 31 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 26 | 2 | |
| Finance, General | 27 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 21 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 21 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 20 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 18 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 18 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 17 | ||
| History, General | 17 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 | ||
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 15 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 15 | ||
| Biochemistry | 14 | ||
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 14 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 13 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 12 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 12 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 11 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 11 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 10 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | 6 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Creative Writing | 7 | ||
| Geography | 7 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | ||
| Music, General | 7 | ||
| Public Administration | 3 | 4 | |
| Sociology, General | 7 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Computer Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 6 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Neuroscience | 5 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 5 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 4 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 1 | ||
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Nursing Education | 1 | ||
| Optics & Optical Sciences | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,268 | 264 | 5 |
Saginaw Valley State University has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 49% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 45% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Saginaw Valley State University has published 2,023 scientific papers with 24,393 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Medicine, Law, Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 13 | 38 |
| 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 | 335 |
| 2009 | 63 | 495 |
| 2010 | 58 | 540 |
| 2011 | 69 | 653 |
| 2012 | 90 | 721 |
| 2013 | 92 | 839 |
| 2014 | 84 | 1101 |
| 2015 | 111 | 1265 |
| 2016 | 94 | 1367 |
| 2017 | 82 | 1325 |
| 2018 | 89 | 1460 |
| 2019 | 94 | 1568 |
| 2020 | 119 | 1934 |
| 2021 | 110 | 2181 |
| 2022 | 81 | 2032 |
| 2023 | 67 | 2077 |
| 2024 | 62 | 1799 |
Saginaw Valley State University alumni
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Matt LaFleur
- Occupations
- American football coachAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Matthew Patrick LaFleur is an American professional football coach who is the head coach for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He has served as the quarterback coach of the Washington Redskins, Notre Dame, and the Atlanta Falcons and the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams and the Tennessee Titans.
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Meera Chopra
- Occupations
- modelactor
- Biography
-
Meera Chopra is an Indian actress and model who appears in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi-language films. In Tamil films, she is credited as Nila. She went to SGTB Khalsa College, Delhi University, but later dropped out of college to pursue her career in movies.
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Dej Loaf
- Occupations
- singerrapper
- 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 | 822 |
| 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 |