Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI · Public

Acceptance rate
72%
Average SAT
1,052
ACT midpoint
22
Enrollment
5,989
In-state tuition
$12,930
Out-of-state tuition
$30,450
Avg net price
$10,775
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 920 and 1170 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 22

Popular programs at Saginaw Valley State University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.178
2Special Education and Teaching.82
3Social Work.77
4Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.72
5Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.68
6Criminal Justice and Corrections.61
7Communication and Media Studies.55
8Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.55
9Biology, General.54
10Psychology, General.53
11Accounting and Related Services.51
12Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.47
13Marketing.46
14Business Administration, Management and Operations.43
15Mechanical Engineering.41
16Finance and Financial Management Services.40
17Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.34
18Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.33
19Design and Applied Arts.32
20Computer and Information Sciences, General.25

Showing top 20 of 49 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Saginaw Valley State University?

Saginaw Valley State University has an acceptance rate of 72% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

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

Admitted students at Saginaw Valley State University typically score between 920 and 1170 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Saginaw Valley State University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Saginaw Valley State University is approximately $10,775 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Saginaw Valley State University?

4-year graduation rate data for Saginaw Valley State University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.