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Overview

Saginaw Valley State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of University Center, Michigan, United States. Established in 1963, Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. SVSU provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 62-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 70-79%. This makes it a moderately selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. SVSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Saginaw Valley State University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Saginaw Valley State University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Saginaw Valley State University' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Saginaw Valley State University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

Name
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Acronym SVSU
Founded 1963
Motto Something More. Something Better.
Colours Red and white
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Location

Address 7400 Bay Road
University Center
48710-0001 Michigan
United States
Saginaw Valley State University's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Saginaw Valley State University Phone Number (989) 964 4000
Saginaw Valley State University Fax Number (989) 964 0180
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Saginaw Valley State University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Saginaw Valley State University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Chemical Society
  • Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Saginaw Valley State University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Saginaw Valley State University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Saginaw Valley State University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Saginaw Valley State University's academic range and degree level offering.



Saginaw Valley State University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Saginaw Valley State University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Saginaw Valley State University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Saginaw Valley State University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Saginaw Valley State University.



Saginaw Valley State University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro)
International
students		 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Saginaw Valley State University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Saginaw Valley State University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Saginaw Valley State University Admission Info


Saginaw Valley State University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Saginaw Valley State University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Saginaw Valley State University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Saginaw Valley State University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Saginaw Valley State University's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Saginaw Valley State University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Saginaw Valley State University's Admission Office Admission Office

7400 Bay Road
University Center 48710
(989) 964 4200
800 968 9500

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Size and Profile

Saginaw Valley State University Size and Profile


Saginaw Valley State University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Saginaw Valley State University has a student enrollment ranging from 7,000 to 7,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Saginaw Valley State University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Saginaw Valley State University's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.


Saginaw Valley State University's Control Type Control Type

Saginaw Valley State University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Saginaw Valley State University's Entity Type Entity Type

Saginaw Valley State University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Saginaw Valley State University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Saginaw Valley State University's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Saginaw Valley State University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Saginaw Valley State University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Saginaw Valley State University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Saginaw Valley State University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Saginaw Valley State University Facilities


Saginaw Valley State University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Saginaw Valley State University's Library
Saginaw Valley State University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 136,684 physical volumes, 6,712 physical media, 77,783 digital/electronic media and 132 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 24 full-time employees, including 10 librarians. Saginaw Valley State University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Saginaw Valley State University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Saginaw Valley State University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,233 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Saginaw Valley State University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Saginaw Valley State University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

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Saginaw Valley State University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Saginaw Valley State University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Saginaw Valley State University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Saginaw Valley State University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Saginaw Valley State University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Saginaw Valley State University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Saginaw Valley State University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Saginaw Valley State University
  • College of Arts and Behavioral Sciences
  • Carmona College of Business and Management
  • College of Education
  • College of Science, Engineering and Technology
  • Crystal M. Lange College of Health and Human Services

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Memberships and Affiliations

Saginaw Valley State University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Saginaw Valley State University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saginaw Valley State University public or private?

Saginaw Valley State University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Saginaw Valley State University profit or non-profit?

Saginaw Valley State University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Saginaw Valley State University in terms of enrollment?

Saginaw Valley State University has a student enrollment ranging from 7,000 to 7,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

What is the size of Saginaw Valley State University in terms of academic staff?

Saginaw Valley State University's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.

Is Saginaw Valley State University a coeducational institution?

Saginaw Valley State University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Saginaw Valley State University use?

Saginaw Valley State University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Saginaw Valley State University affiliated with?

None.

Does Saginaw Valley State University admit international students?

Yes.

What is Saginaw Valley State University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Saginaw Valley State University's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Saginaw Valley State University SVSU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro). International students: 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Saginaw Valley State University SVSU located?

Saginaw Valley State University is located in University Center, Michigan, United States. Address: 7400 Bay Road.

Is Saginaw Valley State University SVSU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Saginaw Valley State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (since ).

Does Saginaw Valley State University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Saginaw Valley State University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Saginaw Valley State University have a university library?

Yes Saginaw Valley State University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 136,684 physical volumes, 6,712 physical media, 77,783 digital/electronic media and 132 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 24 full-time employees, including 10 librarians. Saginaw Valley State University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Saginaw Valley State University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Saginaw Valley State University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,233 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Saginaw Valley State University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Saginaw Valley State University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Saginaw Valley State University offer career services?

Yes

Does Saginaw Valley State University offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Saginaw Valley State University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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