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Summary
Saginaw Valley State University is a public institution that was founded in 1963. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,117, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 782 acres. It utilizes a trimester-based academic calendar. Saginaw Valley State University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $7,578 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,793 (2012-13).
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General Information
| School type | public |
| Year founded | 1963 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | trimester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $50,503,398 |
Applying
When applying to Saginaw Valley State University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due September 1. The application fee at Saginaw Valley State University is $25. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 79.9 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 79.9% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | September 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Saginaw Valley State University is 20:1. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 69.5 percent.
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| Student-faculty ratio | 20:1 | |
| 4-year graduation rate | 8 | |
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Student Life
Saginaw Valley State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,117, with a gender distribution of 43.5 percent male students and 56.5 percent female students. At this school, 29.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 71.0 percent of students live off campus. Saginaw Valley State University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 10,790 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
Saginaw Valley State University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, and health service. Saginaw Valley State University also offers campus safety and security services like late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Saginaw Valley State University.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
More About Campus Info & Services
Paying for School
At Saginaw Valley State University, 58.9 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $7,578 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $17,793 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $8,220 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
