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Saginaw Valley State University Healthcare Programs

Saginaw Valley State University is a public institution located in University Center, MI. A Suburban Area provides a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Saginaw Valley State University Rankings

Saginaw Valley State University is featured in these rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 1	State — Michigan
College Major Best Value	#1 of 1	State — Michigan
Overall Quality	#2 of 11	State — Michigan
College Major Best Value	#2 of 4	State — Michigan
College Major Best Value	#2 of 5	State — Michigan
Overall Quality	#3 of 3	State — Michigan
Overall Quality	#3 of 8	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#3 of 4	State — Michigan

Where Is Saginaw Valley State University?

Contact information for Saginaw Valley State University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	7400 Bay Rd, University Center, MI 48710
Phone:	9899644000
Website:	www.svsu.edu/
Admissions:	www.svsu.edu/apply/undergraduate/
Financial Aid:	www.svsu.edu/cfsc/

How Do I Get Into Saginaw Valley State University?

You can apply to Saginaw Valley State University online at: www.svsu.edu/apply/undergraduate/

Saginaw Valley State University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Saginaw Valley State University

Here’s what Saginaw Valley State University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Saginaw Valley State University?

Saginaw Valley State University admits 72%, which means it is fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 16% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

84% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Saginaw Valley State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 480 and 600. Math scores were between 440 and 570.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 920 to 1170. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Saginaw Valley State University ranged between 18 and 26.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Saginaw Valley State University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,343	3,028	70%
Women	7,447	5,472	74%

Can I Afford Saginaw Valley State University?

The average net price after aid at Saginaw Valley State University is $14,582. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$12,930
In-State Fees	$N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	$30,450
Out-of-State Fees	$N/A
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$12,930
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$30,450

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 21% of students at Saginaw Valley State University receive some form of financial aid (1,284 students).

Nearly 84% of students at Saginaw Valley State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,025 per student.

35% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,046.

Student Loan Debt

50% of Saginaw Valley State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,134 per year.

Saginaw Valley State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 852 students enrolled at Saginaw Valley State University. Saginaw Valley State University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 6,004 undergraduate students at Saginaw Valley State University, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Saginaw Valley State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	78
Black or African American	504
Hispanic	354
White	4,509
American Indian/Alaska Native	18
Two or More Races	234
Non-Resident	162

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Saginaw Valley State University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Michigan	1,290
Indiana	9
Florida	4
Illinois	4
Arizona	3

Additionally, approximately 2.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Saginaw Valley State University Graduate Student Diversity

705 of Saginaw Valley State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Saginaw Valley State University, approximately 22% are male and 78% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Saginaw Valley State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	13
Black or African American	60
Hispanic	33
White	515
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Two or More Races	6
Non-Resident	59

Online Learning at Saginaw Valley State University

Saginaw Valley State University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

2,473 undergraduate students at Saginaw Valley State University took at least one online class — of those, 238 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 167 students took at least one online class and 247 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Saginaw Valley State University

The following healthcare programs are offered at Saginaw Valley State University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	159	32	—	216
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	43	53	—	96
Public Health	31	31	—	62
Health and Medical Administrative Services	—	13	—	20
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs	20	—	—	20
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	14	—	—	14
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities	—	1	—	1

Academic Programs at Saginaw Valley State University

Saginaw Valley State University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Saginaw Valley State University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.