Saginaw Valley State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,240

5.84% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$15,144

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

72.9%

10,222 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

6,889

80.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

53.8%

655 Graduates

About

Saginaw Valley State University is a higher education institution located in Saginaw County, MI. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Saginaw Valley State University were Registered Nursing (168 degrees awarded), General Special Education & Teaching (65 degrees), and Social Work (62 degrees).

In 2023, 1,741 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saginaw Valley State University. 69.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.3% awarded men. N/A

The median undergraduate tuition at Saginaw Valley State University is $12,240, which is $−12,335 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Saginaw Valley State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,100 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Saginaw Valley State University is $12,240, which is $12,335 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,144.

In 2023, 82% of undergraduate students attending Saginaw Valley State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,240

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Saginaw Valley State University was $12,240. The cost of tuition at Saginaw Valley State University is $−12,335 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Saginaw Valley State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,144

2023 Value

21.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Saginaw Valley State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,144. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Saginaw Valley State University grew by 21.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Saginaw Valley State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,400

Room and Board

$1,110

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saginaw Valley State University was of $11,400 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.65% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,110. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.909% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Saginaw Valley State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at Saginaw Valley State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 11.8% with respect to 2022, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Saginaw Valley State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Saginaw Valley State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2100 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Saginaw Valley State University received 10,222 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 9.56% annual growth. Out of those 10,222 applicants, 7,450 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.9% acceptance rate.

There were 6,889 students enrolled at Saginaw Valley State University in 2023. 85% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Saginaw Valley State University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

7,450

Accepted Out of 10,222

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Saginaw Valley State University was 72.9% (7,450 admissions from 10,222 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 76.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 9.56%, while admissions grew by 4.56%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Saginaw Valley State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

85%

Submission Percentage (2023)

1,092

Scores Submitted (2023)

85% of enrolled first-time students at Saginaw Valley State University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Saginaw Valley State University had a total enrollment of 6,889 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Saginaw Valley State University is 5,543 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,346. This means that 80.5% of students enrolled at Saginaw Valley State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saginaw Valley State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.9% White, 7.95% Black or African American, 5.73% Hispanic or Latino, 3.02% Two or More Races, 1.19% Asian, 0.29% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.029% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Saginaw Valley State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.1%), followed by White Male (26.3%) and Black or African American Female (4.57%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (60.9%), followed by White Male (10.5%) and Black or African American Female (4.91%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saginaw Valley State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,889 students. The full-time enrollment at Saginaw Valley State University is 5,543 and the part-time enrollment is 1,346. This means that 80.5% of students enrolled at Saginaw Valley State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Saginaw Valley State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Saginaw Valley State University was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Saginaw Valley State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Saginaw Valley State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
5,231 enrolled students
Black or African American
548 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
395 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saginaw Valley State University is 75.9% White, 7.95% Black or African American, 5.73% Hispanic or Latino, 3.02% Two or More Races, 1.19% Asian, 0.29% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.029% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 172 students (2.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Saginaw Valley State University is Registered Nursing (168 degrees awarded), followed by General Special Education & Teaching (65 degrees) and Social Work (62 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Saginaw Valley State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (126 degrees awarded), Education (305 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (55 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saginaw Valley State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,615,744 people), Secondary school teachers (595,040 people), Education administrators (318,470 people), Other managers (223,365 people), and Special education teachers (216,901 people).

The most specialized majors at Saginaw Valley State University in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (126 degrees awarded), Education (305 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (55 degrees), History (18 degrees), and English (27 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saginaw Valley State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Saginaw Valley State University are Public Administration and Social Service (126 degrees awarded), Education (305 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (55 degrees), History (18 degrees), and English (27 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saginaw Valley State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,072,946 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (444,462 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (254,449 people), Legal services (166,995 people), and Individual & family services (165,254 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Saginaw Valley State University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
168 degrees awarded
General Special Education & Teaching
65 degrees awarded
Social Work
62 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Saginaw Valley State University was Registered Nursing with 168 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Saginaw Valley State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

527

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,214

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 527 degrees were awarded to men at Saginaw Valley State University, which is 0.434 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,214).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Saginaw Valley State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Saginaw Valley State University in Mechanical Engineering, which is 5.5 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 150 degrees were awarded to men at Saginaw Valley State University in Registered Nursing, which is 8.33 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
985 degrees awarded
White Male
401 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
65 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saginaw Valley State University is white female (985 degrees awarded). There were 2.46 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (401 degrees).

Operations

Saginaw Valley State University has an endowment valued at nearly $104M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.8M (3.66%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Saginaw Valley State University had a total salary expenditure of 143M. Saginaw Valley State University employs 125 Professors, 71 Associate professors and 50 Assistant professors. Most academics at Saginaw Valley State University are Male Professor (71), Female Professor (54), and Female Associate professor (38).

Endowment

$104M

2023 Endowment

7.92%

growth from 2022

Saginaw Valley State University has an endowment valued at about $104M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Saginaw Valley State University grew 7.92% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $54M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Saginaw Valley State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Instructional Salaries

$21.9M

Instructional Salaries

263

Number of Employees

In 2023, Saginaw Valley State University paid a total of $21.9M to 263 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $N/A (N/A%) for similar N/A.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

125 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Saginaw Valley State University were Professor with 125 employees, Associate professor with 71 employees, and Assistant professor with 50 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Saginaw Valley State University was Male Professor with 71 employees, Female Professor with 54 employees, and Female Associate professor with 38 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Saginaw Valley State University.

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