Saginaw Valley State University

Overview

Saginaw Valley State University is a Comprehensive 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
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Business/commerce
Business/managerial Economics
Finance
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing Related
Marketing/marketing Management
Operations Management
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
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education
Education Related
Elementary Education
English/language Arts Teacher Education
French As A Second/foreign Language (teaching)
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education
Speech Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering/industrial Management
Industrial Production Technologies Related
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences
Health/medical Preparatory Programs Related
Occupational Therapy
Pre-dentistry Studies
Premedical Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
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
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/global Studies
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Physics
Chemistry
Chemistry Related
Optical Sciences
Physical Sciences Related
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Design And Visual Communications
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Graphic Design
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,329

Applied

5,672

Accepted

7,739

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,643

Females Applied

3,631

Females Accepted

78%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,686

Males Applied

2,041

Males Accepted

76%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

3.4

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5

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

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	552	500	610
SAT Math	539	490	590
ACT Composite	23	19	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

9,870

In-state

23,777

Out-of-state

Fees

438

Full-time student fees

10,186

Room & board

4,380

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

11,479

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

8,441

Avg. Grant Aid

7,255

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

Student Body

7,739

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

2%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.63%
Black or African American	7.95%
White or Caucasian	74.28%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.22%
Asian	0.81%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.01%
Two or more races	3.15%
Other	3.28%

Gender

Male (40.01%)

Female (59.99%)

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	31%

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	No	No
Basketball		No
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Football		No
Golf		No
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer		No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

721

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 288

Part-time - 433

Male - 154

Female - 134

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