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Saginaw Valley State University

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Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 20% value
72.1% Acceptance $10,775 Avg net price 48.3% Graduate $51,955 Median earnings 5,989 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Public
Setting
Suburb
Enrollment
5,989 students
Women / Men
63.5% / 36.5%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
72.1%
SAT (mid 50%)
920–1170
ACT (mid 50%)
18–26

Cost

Avg net price
$10,775
Sticker price
$24,936
Tuition (in-state)
$12,930
Tuition (out-of-state)
$30,450

Outcomes

Graduation rate
48.3%
Retention rate
77.6%
Median earnings (10y)
$51,955
Median debt
$25,000 (~$271/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
35.2%
Take federal loans
50.4%

All majors at Saginaw Valley State University

70 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Social Work
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Special Education and Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Public Health
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Communication and Media Studies
Biology, General
Psychology, General
Accounting and Related Services
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Marketing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Mechanical Engineering
Finance and Financial Management Services
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Design and Applied Arts
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Educational Administration and Supervision
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Business/Commerce, General
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
History
Public Administration
Fine and Studio Arts
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Computer Systems Analysis
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Security Science and Technology
Chemistry
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Political Science and Government
Sociology
Music
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
English Language and Literature, General
International Business
Mathematics
Geography and Cartography
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Education, Other
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Applied Mathematics
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Business/Managerial Economics
International/Globalization Studies
Physics
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities
Education, General
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
Non-Professional Legal Studies
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education
Physical Sciences, Other
International Relations and National Security Studies
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

Cost & ROI

Is Saginaw Valley State University worth it?

Pay $10,775/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $51,955 ten years out — about 4.8× the annual cost. Value grade: A.

Avg net price
$10,775/yr
Median earnings
$51,955/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$25,000~$271/mo
4-year est. cost
$43,100net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is Saginaw Valley State University's acceptance rate?

Saginaw Valley State University admits 72.1% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 920–1170 range on the SAT.

How much does Saginaw Valley State University cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $10,775. The sticker price before any aid is $24,936, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $43,100.

How much debt do Saginaw Valley State University graduates have?

Graduates leave Saginaw Valley State University with a median federal student loan balance of $25,000, which works out to about $271 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 50.4% of students take federal loans.

Is Saginaw Valley State University worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Saginaw Valley State University graduates earn a median of $51,955 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 4.8× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Saginaw Valley State University a value grade of A.

What SAT score do you need for Saginaw Valley State University?

Admitted students score 920–1170 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at Saginaw Valley State University?

48.3% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Saginaw Valley State University within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 77.6%.

What are the most popular majors at Saginaw Valley State University?

70 programs are listed in federal data; 56 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Saginaw Valley State University is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (13.0%), followed by Social Work (6.6%).

What percent of Saginaw Valley State University students receive financial aid?

35.2% of Saginaw Valley State University students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 50.4% take federal student loans.

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