Saginaw Valley State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Saginaw Valley State University is a medium four-year, public school with 7,150 students enrolled. This college was established in 1963 and is one of the 3 schools and colleges located in Bay City, Michigan.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Saginaw Valley State University.

Majors
Offered
89
Saginaw Valley State University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 89 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Saginaw Valley State University student retention rate is fair at 72% (close to Michigan average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
72%
Fair
The graduation rate at Saginaw Valley State University is below average - 51%.

Student to faculty ratio at Saginaw Valley State University is decent: 16:1. Find out more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is very high - around $27,200 per year. The additional fees at Saginaw Valley State University (not included in tuition costs) are about $500; which comes to a total of $27,700 per year.

Read the details about Saginaw Valley State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
76%
Doable
According to government data, 9,330 applications were submitted and 7,125 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

This college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Saginaw Valley State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,000
Medium
Saginaw Valley State University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Saginaw Valley State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Saginaw Valley State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 2,300 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - approximately $5,000 annually.

Based on the college crime numbers, Saginaw Valley State University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Saginaw Valley State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Saginaw Valley State University
7400 Bay Rd
Bay City, Michigan
48710, USA
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