Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI · Public · offers Graduate degrees
72%Acceptance rate
$10,775Average net price / year
48%Graduation rate
$51,955Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$25,000Median debt at graduation
5,989Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $12,930
- Out-of-state tuition
- $30,450
- Total cost of attendance
- $24,936
- Room & board
- $12,340
- Books & supplies
- $1,160
- Average net price
- $10,775
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $9,844
- $30–48k
- $19,711
- $48–75k
- $20,053
- $75–110k
- $18,879
- $110k+
- $24,103
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 72.1%
- Average SAT
- 1052
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 480–600
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 440–570
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 18–26
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- First-year retention
- 78%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $43,530
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $51,955
- Median debt (graduates)
- $25,000
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 35%
- Students with federal loans
- 50%
Programs: what graduates earn
41 of 92 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 27 | $106,840 | $38,219 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 12 | $79,954 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 18 | $65,005 | $28,370 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 58 | $61,433 | $47,248 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 14 | $56,457 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 14 | $53,226 | $18,431 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 6 | $53,146 | $37,239 |
| Social Work | 53 | $51,511 | $32,837 |
| Public Administration | 4 | $48,561 | $30,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 0 | $60,104 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,989
- Graduate students
- 836
- Part-time
- 12%
- Women / men
- 63% / 37%
- White
- 76%
- Hispanic
- 6%
- Black
- 8%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 3%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $85,635 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 42%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.svsu.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 2% of degrees
- Education – 13% of degrees
- Engineering – 5% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 2% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 5% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 4% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Saginaw Valley State University?
72.1% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1052 on the SAT.
How much does Saginaw Valley State University cost?
The average net price after grants is $10,775 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $12,930 and the full cost of attendance is $24,936.
How much do Saginaw Valley State University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $51,955 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
48% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in University Center
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta College University Center, MI · Public · 6,573 students |
$4,547 | — | 27% | $37,781 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.