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