Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, Michigan 48710
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Saginaw Valley State University is a public institution in University Center with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1051, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 6K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
54% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,955 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,582.
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •History Higher education in the Saginaw Valley region dates back to the founding of Bay City Junior College in 1922.
- •Though the junior college was replaced by Delta College in 1961, the area still lacked a four-year baccalaureate institution.
- •Saginaw Valley College was founded as a private institution in November 1963, and became a state-supported institution in 1965.
- •The name changed to Saginaw Valley State College in 1974 and again to Saginaw Valley State University in 1987.
- •In 1955, civic leaders in the Saginaw Valley region met to discuss prospects for a local institution of higher education.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1051
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
49.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,500
Programs (80)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
75%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
42
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MI state average + suburban adjustment