Acceptance Rate
73%
Enrollment
6,004
Graduation Rate
54%
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$51,955
Retention Rate
75%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)940–1160
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)19–25
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$12,240
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,752
Avg Net Price
$14,582
Room & Board
$11,700
Total COA
$24,043
Median Debt
$25,000
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$10,545
$30,001–48,000
$11,338
$48,001–75,000
$13,963
$75,001–110,000
$16,972
$110,001+
$18,491
Pell Grant Rate: 32%
Federal Loan Rate: 51%
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Sticker Price$40,452
Estimated Net Price$14,582 (avg)
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Saginaw Valley State University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
54%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$51,955
Retention Rate
75%
Median Debt
$25,000
Top Programs
Health Professions
22.2%
Business & Marketing
14.9%
Education
12.8%
Biology
5.6%
Engineering
5.4%
Public Administration & Social Services
5.2%
Criminal Justice
5.0%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
4.3%
Visual & Performing Arts
4.0%
Psychology
3.6%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 182 | $67,509 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 93 | $50,789 |
| Social Work | 90 | $47,583 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 72 | $41,390 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 68 | — |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 66 | $40,717 |
| Biology, General | 65 | $49,941 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 64 | $48,310 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 61 | $62,291 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 59 | $81,775 |
| Psychology, General | 58 | $46,870 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 57 | $44,414 |
| Marketing | 50 | $54,979 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 48 | $41,112 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 46 | $70,100 |
Demographics
Men 37%Women 63%
White
76.2%
Black
8.2%
Hispanic
6.0%
Asian
1.2%
Two or More
3.3%
International
2.7%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.
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