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Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw Valley State University says yes to 72.1% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $51,955 median earnings.
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Saginaw Valley State University occupies suburban University Center, MI — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $90,681 four years out. 35.2% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 5,989 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 77.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 940 and 1160 — below the MI middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Saginaw Valley State University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Saginaw Valley State University received 10,222 applications and admitted 7,450 (72.9%), with 1,292 enrolling.
You can apply to Saginaw Valley State University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 940 and 1160; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 480 | 530 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 520 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 21 | 25 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Saginaw Valley State University compares
| Saginaw Valley State University | Michigan median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 72.1% | 79.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,930 | $24,944 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $51,955 | $54,739 | $53,781 |
At $51,955, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($54,739). Look at Saginaw Valley State University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $12,930 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $30,450. For non-residents, Saginaw Valley State University's $30,450 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 5,989 undergrads, Saginaw Valley State University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
48.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 52% don't — ask a Saginaw Valley State University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Saginaw Valley State University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $90,681 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $90,482 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $83,873 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,103 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $72,888 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,171 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $70,081 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $65,826 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $65,610 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,594 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,042 |
| Marketing | $58,783 |
| Social Work | $56,961 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,558 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $55,302 |
| Biology, General | $54,038 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,825 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $53,376 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $50,875 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,816 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $50,078 |
| Psychology, General | $50,066 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,761 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,561 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $47,065 |
| History | $42,803 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $42,270 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $41,864 |
Median earnings for these 28 Saginaw Valley State University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $51,955 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 32 additional Saginaw Valley State University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Saginaw Valley State University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 940–1160 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 72.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Saginaw Valley State University's acceptance rate?
72.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 7,450 admitted from 10,222 applicants.
How much does Saginaw Valley State University cost?
In-state tuition is $12,930; out-of-state students pay $30,450. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Saginaw Valley State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $51,955 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Michigan
- Kuyper College — 69.1% admitted
- Siena Heights University — 68.9% admitted
- The University of Olivet — 83.3% admitted
- Northwood University — 64.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.