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Saginaw Valley State University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 University Center, MI🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Saginaw Valley State is a public university in Michigan with about 7,150 students and a 72% acceptance rate. In-state tuition is $25,285 annually. The school is strongest in Health Professions, Business, and Education, which together account for over half of degrees awarded. The six-year graduation rate is 48%, and graduates earn a median of about $52,000 ten years after enrollment.

Acceptance rate
72.1%
Enrollment
7,147
Test policy
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Grad rate (6-yr)
48%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
920 – 1170
ACT (composite)
18 – 26
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$9,844
family income
$30–48k
$19,711
family income
$48–75k
$20,053
family income
$75–110k
$18,879
family income
$110k+
$24,103
family income
35% receive Pell grants
50% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Saginaw Valley State University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Health Professions
22.6%
Business & Marketing
16.7%
Education
11.4%
Public Administration
6.2%
Criminal Justice
5.9%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$51,955
Earnings (6 yr)
$43,530
Completion
48%
Retention
78%
Median debt
$25,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Saginaw Valley State University?

Saginaw Valley State University has an acceptance rate of 72.1%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Saginaw Valley State University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 920 and 1170 on the SAT. The ACT range is 18–26.

How much does Saginaw Valley State University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $9,844 per year, rising to $24,103 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.