Overview

Saginaw Valley State University is a University institution located in University Center, MI, in a small town setting.

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

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
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
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
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/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
Athletic Training/trainer
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
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

5,878

Applied

4,577

Accepted

6,789

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,952

Females Applied

3,125

Females Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,926

Males Applied

1,452

Males Accepted

75%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.48

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.75
Other requirements:	Students with a 2.749 and lower cumulative high school GPA will be reviewed using other criteria.ÔÇ»Students may be asked to submit additional documents as needed once their application is submitted

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

11,130

In-state

26,144

Out-of-state

11,130

In-district

Fees

11,106

Room & board

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

11,100

Avg. Financial Aid Package

12,703

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

11,831

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,749

Avg. Loan Aid

6,161

Avg. Grant Aid

8,538

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

69%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

13%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,789

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

2%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.31%
Black or African American	7.74%
White or Caucasian	75.96%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.32%
Asian	1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.02%
Two or more races	3.79%
Other	2.94%

Gender

Male (35.57%)

Female (64.43%)

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	33%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Card's Party, Homecoming Week and Battle of the Valleys

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

More

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

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		Division 2
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Gymnastics	No		No
Ice Hockey			No
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball	No	No	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		Division 2
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2	No
Gymnastics	No		No
Ice Hockey			No
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

670

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 271

Part-time - 399

Male - 146

Female - 125