Saginaw Valley State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2762 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #785 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #721 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #835 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 13 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 6,468
- Graduates
- 679
- 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 76% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 75% | 77% |
| Applicants | 9,330 | 3,336 | 5,968 |
| Admissions | 7,125 | 2,510 | 4,601 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,323 | 483 | 836 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 14 | 5 | 7 |
2,526 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
456 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,119 or 84%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 970
or below
75% of them
had 1180
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Saginaw Valley State University are 970-1180 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
63 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Saginaw Valley State University are 20-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| 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 | 5489 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 552 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 359 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 233 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 231 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 181 (3%) |
| Asian | 76 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (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
- $10,663
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $11,565 | $16,362 |
| Tuition in-state | $11,565 | $16,362 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,164 | $30,778 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,253 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,250 |
| Room charge | $4,950 |
| Meal charge | $4,300 |
Saginaw Valley State University majors
Saginaw Valley State University has granted 1,265 bachelor's degrees across 55 programs, 279 master's across 17 programs, and 4 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 | 178 | ||
| Social Work | 77 | 38 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 63 | 14 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 22 | 40 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 55 | ||
| Rehabilitation Science | 55 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 54 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 52 | ||
| Psychology, General | 52 | ||
| Accounting | 49 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 49 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 47 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 41 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 41 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 41 | ||
| Finance, General | 37 | ||
| Management Science | 10 | 25 | |
| General Studies | 34 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 31 | ||
| Graphic Design | 31 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 25 | 4 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 22 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 21 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 18 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 18 | ||
| Public Administration | 1 | 16 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 16 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | 13 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 16 | ||
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 15 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 15 | ||
| History, General | 15 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 15 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 15 | ||
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 13 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 12 | ||
| Biochemistry | 12 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Music, General | 9 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | ||
| Computer Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 6 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Sociology, General | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Creative Writing | 4 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Geography | 4 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 4 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Education, Other | 3 | ||
| Neuroscience | 3 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 2 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 2 | ||
| Nursing Education | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 1 | ||
| Education, General | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,265 | 279 | 4 |
Saginaw Valley State University has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 41% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 45% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Saginaw Valley State University has published 1,796 scientific papers with 16,496 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Medicine, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Sociology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 11 | 27 |
| 1992 | 10 | 33 |
| 1993 | 13 | 41 |
| 1994 | 14 | 37 |
| 1995 | 12 | 46 |
| 1996 | 8 | 43 |
| 1997 | 18 | 37 |
| 1998 | 12 | 47 |
| 1999 | 12 | 71 |
| 2000 | 20 | 65 |
| 2001 | 15 | 105 |
| 2002 | 39 | 115 |
| 2003 | 35 | 110 |
| 2004 | 38 | 131 |
| 2005 | 35 | 134 |
| 2006 | 40 | 160 |
| 2007 | 39 | 195 |
| 2008 | 46 | 238 |
| 2009 | 59 | 354 |
| 2010 | 55 | 394 |
| 2011 | 66 | 446 |
| 2012 | 67 | 509 |
| 2013 | 94 | 625 |
| 2014 | 78 | 799 |
| 2015 | 107 | 906 |
| 2016 | 93 | 1070 |
| 2017 | 77 | 1006 |
| 2018 | 67 | 1041 |
| 2019 | 96 | 1182 |
| 2020 | 100 | 1405 |
| 2021 | 88 | 1537 |
| 2022 | 78 | 1473 |
| 2023 | 62 | 1471 |
Saginaw Valley State University alumni
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Matt LaFleur
- Occupations
- player of American footballAmerican football coach
- Biography
-
Matthew Patrick LaFleur is an American 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 has been the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams and the Tennessee Titans.
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Meera Chopra
- Occupations
- actormodel
- 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.
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Dej Loaf
- Occupations
- singerrappersongwriter
- Biography
-
Deja Monét Trimble, better known by her stage name 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 the lead single for her debut extended play...And See That's the Thing (2015), which was released through Columbia Records. Both singles, as well as her guest feature 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 reception, although it failed to chart.
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Jeff Heath
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Jeff Heath is a former American 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 | 858 |
| 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 |