Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, Michigan · Public, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$10,775
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
48.3%
Admission rate
72%
Undergrad size
5,989
In-state tuition
$12,930
Out-of-state tuition
$30,450
Cost of attendance
$24,936
Median earnings (10y)
$51,955
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,052
- ACT midpoint
- 22
- Retention
- 77.6%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (25%), health (23%), stem (17%).
- STEM17%
- Health23%
- Business17%
- Humanities & arts10%
- Social sciences25%
- Trades & services9%
- Health professions22.6%~1,351 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business16.7%~1,000 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education11.4%~683 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~371 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~352 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology5.4%~322 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~317 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science4.3%~258 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering4.0%~243 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~193 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~178 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.4%~144 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication2.2%~134 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences1.7%~99 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.2%~74 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.2%~74 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.1%~64 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.9%~54 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~50 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 346 | $61,511 | $28,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 182 | $38,084 | $31,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 147 | $39,832 | $29,873 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 139 | $34,591 | $31,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 126 | $38,497 | $28,550 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 116 | $37,746 | $27,824 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 113 | $61,282 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 111 | — | $18,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 103 | $26,111 | $24,932 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 102 | $32,421 | $30,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 102 | $22,435 | $26,447 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 93 | $67,762 | $26,679 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 91 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 89 | $50,943 | $25,243 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 88 | $39,794 | $26,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 86 | $32,815 | $28,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 83 | $42,363 | $25,557 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 75 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 73 | $36,038 | $21,250 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 66 | — | $38,865 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 63 | $28,017 | $26,125 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 59 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 51 | — | $26,250 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 51 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 51 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 44 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 42 | $28,987 | $30,432 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 42 | $32,810 | $28,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 36 | $70,259 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 36 | $29,425 | $29,702 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Bachelor's | 35 | $28,647 | $31,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 34 | $54,063 | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis. | Bachelor's | 30 | $61,415 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 29 | $54,482 | $31,750 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 28 | $48,026 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 28 | $42,878 | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 27 | $50,863 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw Valley State University is a large institution located in University Center, Michigan, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 5,989 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Saginaw Valley State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $10,775 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $12,930 for in-state students and $30,450 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $24,936 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 48.3%, a average completion outcome. 77.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $51,955 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Saginaw Valley State University confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (25% of credentials), health (23% of credentials), stem (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Saginaw Valley State University accepts 72% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,052. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 22.
Location & campus
Set in University Center, Michigan (suburb), Saginaw Valley State University draws students from across Michigan and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Saginaw Valley State University
Q.How much does Saginaw Valley State University cost?
The average net price at Saginaw Valley State University is $10,775 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $24,936.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Saginaw Valley State University?
Saginaw Valley State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 48.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Saginaw Valley State University?
Saginaw Valley State University admits 72% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Saginaw Valley State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Saginaw Valley State University graduate earns $51,955 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Saginaw Valley State University?
Published tuition is $12,930 in-state and $30,450 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Saginaw Valley State University located?
Saginaw Valley State University is located in University Center, Michigan (ZIP 48710).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Saginaw Valley State University at their official website.