Overview

Saginaw Valley State University is a 4-year institution located in University Center, MI.

Location & Contact

Address 7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI  48710-0001
United States

Contact Jennifer Pahl
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@svsu.edu
Phone: 989-964-4200
Fax: 989-790-0180

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agriculture, General	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Ecology And Evolutionary Biology	×
Neuroscience	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other	×
Business/commerce, General	×
Business/managerial Economics	×
Finance, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Management Science	×
Marketing, Other	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Operations Management And Supervision	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Computer Science	×
Computer Systems Analysis/analyst	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Biology Teacher Education	×
Chemistry Teacher Education	×
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Education, General	×
Education, Other	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
History Teacher Education	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Physics Teacher Education	×
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
Social Science Teacher Education	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Spanish Language Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Speech Teacher Education	×
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	×
Teaching French As A Second Or Foreign Language	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Engineering, General	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General	×
Engineering/industrial Management	×
Industrial Production Technologies/technicians, Other	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other	×
Occupational Therapy/therapist	×
Pre-dentistry Studies	×
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies	×
Public Health Education And Promotion	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
Rehabilitation Science	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General	×
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Physics	×
Chemistry, General	×
Chemistry, Other	×
Optics/optical Sciences	×
Physical Sciences, Other	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration	×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General	×
Geography	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General	×
Design And Visual Communications, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Graphic Design	×
Music, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts, Other	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

11,816

Applied

8,516

Accepted

6,152

Enrolled

Female Admissions

7,447

Females Applied

5,472

Females Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,343

Males Applied

3,028

Males Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.53

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	537	480	600
SAT Math	510	440	570
ACT Composite	22	18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

13,680

In-state

30,000

Out-of-state

13,680

In-district

Fees

12,500

Room & board

6,500

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

16,360

Avg. Financial Aid Package

19,633

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

13,869

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,056

Avg. Loan Aid

8,448

Avg. Grant Aid

12,804

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

76%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

78%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,152

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

5%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.02%
Black or African American	8.46%
White or Caucasian	75.51%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.33%
Asian	1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.03%
Two or more races	3.91%
Other	1.74%

Gender

Male (36.23%)

Female (63.41%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	41%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Red Pride Picnic, Homecoming Lip Sync and Finals Week Breakfast for Dinner

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Criminal Justice Society, Delta Sigma Pi, Alpha Phi Omega, International Students Club and His House

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Sexual Assault Prevention Program

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling	No		No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Gymnastics	No		No
Ice Hockey			No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse			No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis			No
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Volleyball			No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No		No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling	No		No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 2
Gymnastics	No		No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

618

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 264

Part-time - 354

Male - 138

Female - 126