Value signal
Lower net price
After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$14.6k
National avg$18.5k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$12,240
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,752
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,700
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,700
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$23,940
Net price (after aid)$14,582
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$10,545
$30k – $48k$11,338
$48k – $75k$13,963
$75k – $110k$16,972
$110k+$18,491
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$51,955
Median debt at graduation$25,000
Est. monthly loan payment$265
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.1×Graduates earn about 2.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants32%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans51%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
54%
Freshman Retention
75%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$12.2k
Out-of-state
$28.8k
Net price
$14.6k
below avg
Pell
32%
Median debt
$25k
Earnings (10y)
$52k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (27)
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
CybersecurityData Science
Education
Special EducationElementary EducationSecondary Education
Engineering
Electrical EngineeringChemical Engineering
Arts & Humanities
MusicPhilosophyHistory
Admissions
Acceptance rate
73%
SAT range
940 - 1160
ACT range
19 - 25
Campus & Student Life
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About Saginaw Valley State University
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- Where is Saginaw Valley State University located?
- Saginaw Valley State University is located in University Center, MI, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Saginaw Valley State University?
- Saginaw Valley State University is a public university based in MI. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Saginaw Valley State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Saginaw Valley State University is approximately 73%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Saginaw Valley State University?
- Saginaw Valley State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $12,240 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Saginaw Valley State University?
- Saginaw Valley State University reports total enrollment of approximately 6,709 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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