Saginaw Valley State University
PublicUniversity Center, MI
Located in University Center, MI, Saginaw Valley State University is a public mid-sized school with roughly 5,989 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 72% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer and Information Sciences, General (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $90,681/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $17,520 more per year in tuition and fees (2.4x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Saginaw Valley State University's acceptance rate?
Saginaw Valley State University in University Center, MI admits approximately 72% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Saginaw Valley State University?
Admitted students at Saginaw Valley State University typically score between 920–1170 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Saginaw Valley State University?
Admitted students at Saginaw Valley State University typically score between 18–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Saginaw Valley State University cost?
Saginaw Valley State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $24,936 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Saginaw Valley State University?
For 2024-25, Saginaw Valley State University's published tuition and required fees were $30,450 for out-of-state students and $12,930 for in-state students -- $17,520 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Saginaw Valley State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Saginaw Valley State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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