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Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan · Public · 5,989 undergrads

Saginaw Valley State University admits 72% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Saginaw Valley State University?

72% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 920–1170 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

11,816 applied, 8,516 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Saginaw Valley State University cost?

$12,147 a year in-state

Out of state: about $22,467 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $27,690.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$9,300
$30,000–$48,000$8,475
$48,000–$75,000$9,349
$75,000–$110,000$12,648
over $110,000$18,507

Out-of-state tuition is $24,000 a year, against $13,680 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $10,320 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Saginaw Valley State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Saginaw Valley State University's fall 2027 rule yet. Saginaw Valley State University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Saginaw Valley State University's site

What it's like

5,989
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
Suburb
Campus setting in University Center, MI.
78%
of first-years come back for year two.
19%
finish in four years. 54% within six.
$55.8k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$23.7k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is Saginaw Valley State University's acceptance rate?
72% for fall 2024: 8,516 of 11,816 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Saginaw Valley State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 920 to 1170 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Saginaw Valley State University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $9,349 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $27,690.
How much does Saginaw Valley State University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Saginaw Valley State University is $24,000 a year, against $13,680 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $12,147 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $10,320 tuition gap gives about $22,467 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Saginaw Valley State University's graduation rate?
54% of students finish within six years and 19% within four (IPEDS).