Saginaw Valley State University: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #2613 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #779 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #712 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #850 of 1,044 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 7,203
- Graduates
- 825
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- svsu.edu
Saginaw Valley State University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 89% | 90% |
| Applicants | 6,881 | 2,258 | 4,615 |
| Admissions | 6,156 | 2,005 | 4,146 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,350 | 456 | 894 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 33 | 13 | 20 |
4,823 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
935 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,314 or 95%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 970
or below
75% of them
had 1190
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Saginaw Valley State University are 970-1190 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
211 or 15%
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 |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| 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 by race or ethnicity
| White | 6170 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 637 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 396 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 292 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 263 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 165 (2%) |
| Asian | 76 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
- Average aid awarded
- $7,561
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $10,376 | $14,950 |
| Tuition in-state | $10,376 | $14,950 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,963 | $28,430 |
| Fee in-district | $438 | $350 |
| Fee in-state | $438 | $350 |
| Fee out-of-state | $438 | $350 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 2,237 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,568 |
| Room charge | $4,518 |
| Meal charge | $4,050 |
Saginaw Valley State University Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 182 | ||
| Social Work | 90 | 56 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 87 | 13 | |
| Rehabilitation Science | 68 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 65 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 64 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 59 | ||
| Accounting | 57 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 57 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 57 | ||
| Psychology, General | 56 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 51 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 50 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 47 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 46 | ||
| Finance, General | 40 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 33 | 4 | |
| Graphic Design | 36 | ||
| History, General | 28 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 27 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 27 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 24 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 23 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | 18 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 18 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 17 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 15 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | ||
| General Studies | 15 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | 11 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 14 | ||
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 13 | ||
| Biochemistry | 12 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 12 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 12 | ||
| Music, General | 11 | ||
| Public Administration | 1 | 10 | |
| Sociology, General | 10 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | ||
| Computer Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 7 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||
| Physics, General | 6 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 5 | ||
| Creative Writing | 5 | ||
| Education, Other | 5 | ||
| Geography | 5 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 4 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 3 | ||
| Neuroscience | 3 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 2 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | ||
| Physical Sciences, Other | 2 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,420 | 258 | 4 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 39% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 | 7 |
| 1992 | 6 | 10 |
| 1993 | 12 | 21 |
| 1994 | 11 | 27 |
| 1995 | 9 | 32 |
| 1996 | 7 | 36 |
| 1997 | 13 | 37 |
| 1998 | 7 | 47 |
| 1999 | 8 | 53 |
| 2000 | 16 | 53 |
| 2001 | 8 | 67 |
| 2002 | 26 | 75 |
| 2003 | 20 | 69 |
| 2004 | 33 | 110 |
| 2005 | 31 | 105 |
| 2006 | 31 | 148 |
| 2007 | 27 | 178 |
| 2008 | 39 | 295 |
| 2009 | 44 | 429 |
| 2010 | 50 | 543 |
| 2011 | 63 | 762 |
| 2012 | 54 | 834 |
| 2013 | 72 | 985 |
| 2014 | 67 | 1242 |
| 2015 | 88 | 1461 |
| 2016 | 65 | 1474 |
| 2017 | 54 | 1428 |
| 2018 | 48 | 1380 |
| 2019 | 80 | 1580 |
| 2020 | 69 | 1930 |
| 2021 | 68 | 2031 |
Notable alumni
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DeJ Loaf
- Occupations
- songwritersingerrapper
- Biography
-
Deja Monét Trimble, better known by her stage name Dej Loaf (stylized as DeJ Loaf), is an American rapper, singer and songwriter from Detroit, Michigan. She began her music career in 2011, and released her debut single "Just Do It" in 2012. In October 2014, she released her second mixtape, Sell Sole.
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Bart Stupak
- Enrolled in Saginaw Valley State University
- In 1977 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- lobbyistpolice officerpolitician
- Biography
-
Bartholomew Thomas Stupak is an American politician and lobbyist. A member of the Democratic Party, Stupak served as the U.S. representative from Michigan's 1st congressional district from 1993 to 2011.
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Todd Herremans
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Todd Herremans is a former American football offensive guard who played 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Herremans was selected in the fourth round (126th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles, where he spent ten seasons. During his NFL career, Herremans started 126 of a total 135 games played in. He played college football at Saginaw Valley State University.
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Jonathon Jennings
- Occupations
- American football playerCanadian football player
- Biography
-
Jonathon Jennings is an American professional Canadian football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He attended Saginaw Valley State University, where he played college football and studied finance. Jennings made his professional debut for the BC Lions in 2015.
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Sheldon Neeley
- Years
- 1968-.. (age 55)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Sheldon A. Neeley is an American politician, currently serving as the Mayor of Flint, Michigan. In 2014, Neeley was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives. Before being elected state representative, Neeley was elected to the Flint City Council where he served for nine years. Neeley retired after working for 27 years as a broadcast technician on WJRT-TV in Flint and remains the Union President of the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians. On November 5, 2019, Neeley was elected mayor of Flint, defeating incumbent candidate Karen Weaver. On November 11, 2019, Neeley was sworn in as the 94th mayor of Flint, naming transparency as his number one priority in this new position. On the same day, Neeley resigned from his seat in the Michigan House of Representatives. His wife, Cynthia, was elected to his former seat on March 10, 2020. On March 8, 2020, Neeley announced his endorsement of Joe Biden in the 2020 United States presidential election.
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James A. Barcia
- Enrolled in Saginaw Valley State University
- In 1974 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- employeepolitician
- Biography
-
James Allan Barcia is an American Democratic politician from Michigan. He has served successively in the Michigan House of Representatives, the Michigan Senate, the United States House of Representatives and then again the Michigan Senate, from which he was term-limited in January 2011. He has served as County Executive of Bay County, Michigan since January, 2017.
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John DiGiorgio
- Occupations
- athlete
- Biography
-
John DiGiorgio is a retired American football linebacker. He was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Saginaw Valley State.
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Roger Mason
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Roger Leroy Mason is a retired American professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues primarily in relief from 1984 to 1987, 1989, and 1991–1994.
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Sadik Balarabe
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Sadik Olaniyi Balarabe is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Mağusa Türk Gücü.
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 | 814 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (989) 964 0180 |