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Saginaw Valley State University

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University Center, MI

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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

Admit rate72%
SAT range920–1170
ACT range18–26
Undergrads5,989
Yield (admits who enroll)19%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$24,936
4-year grad rate51%
Median earnings, 10yr out$51,955

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans50%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out49%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$54,038/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$72,171/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$65,610/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$65,594/yr
Marketing$58,783/yr
Business/Commerce, General$47,065/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$53,825/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$90,681/yr
Computer Systems Analysis$72,888/yr
Education
Special Education and Teaching$50,078/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$49,761/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$48,561/yr
Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$90,482/yr
Mechanical Engineering$83,873/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$55,302/yr
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$50,875/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$81,103/yr
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$70,081/yr
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$65,826/yr
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs$53,376/yr
History
History$42,803/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$59,042/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$55,558/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$50,816/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$50,066/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$56,961/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$42,270/yr
Design and Applied Arts$41,864/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,253
Typical room charge$4,950
Typical board charge$4,300

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

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

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.

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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