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Saginaw Valley State University is located in Bay City, Michigan (a medium-sized suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Saginaw Valley State University is the Post-Master's certificate.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Saginaw Valley State University is known for its programs in education and teaching.
The school does not offer open admission.
Saginaw Valley State University has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Saginaw Valley State University had 9,569 enrolled students in 2005.
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Saginaw Valley State University
7400 Bay Rd
University Center, MI 48710
General Phone: (989) 964-4000
Admissions Phone: (989) 964-4200
Financial Aid Phone: (989) 964-4103
http://www.svsu.edu
Saginaw Valley State University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 772 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, elementary/middle school admin, education of learning disabled, science teaching, early childhood education, physical education teaching, history teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 178 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, business, international business, operations management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 98 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Family And Social Work | 86 | social work, public administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 83 | criminal justice and safety |
| Liberal Arts | 75 | sociology, history, English, political science, creative writing, Spanish language, technical and business writing, international studies, ... |
| Media | 70 | digital communications, communication studies |
| Engineering | 62 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 48 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 34 | psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 31 | occupational therapy, sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, exercise science |
| Science | 30 | biology, chemistry, chemistry courses, biochemistry, optics |
| Design | 19 | graphic design |
| Engineering Technician | 11 | industrial production tech |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Art Studies | 2 | visual and performing arts |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 2 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Saginaw Valley State University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,084 | 58 |
| Master's degree | 503 | 16 |
| Post-master's certificate | 30 | 2 |
In 2005, Saginaw Valley State University had a total enrollment of 9,569 students (7,505 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 97% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
Saginaw Valley State University offers campus housing for 1,900 of its 7,505 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bay City, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,796 | 3,392 | 89% | 1,267 | 37% |
| Men | 1,551 | 1,346 | 87% | 505 | 38% |
| Women | 2,245 | 2,046 | 91% | 762 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (989) 964-4200
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,282 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,891 |
| Room and board | $ 6,150 |
| Room charge | $ 3,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,550 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 880 |
Financial Aid:
Saginaw Valley State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 231400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (989) 964-4103
Saginaw Valley State University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 111 | 52 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 28 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 78 | $73,493 | 27 | $66,566 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 34 | $60,031 | 28 | $54,953 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $53,517 | 26 | $47,857 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $38,575 | 6 | $40,718 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 6 | $38,970 | 8 | $38,976 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 148 | $64,144 | 95 | $54,067 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 167 | 72 | 239 |
| Football | 91 | 0 | 91 |
| Track | 24 | 13 | 37 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 23 | 47 | 70 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Optics/Optical Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saginaw Valley State University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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