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Saginaw Valley State University

Saginaw Valley State University

Founded in 1963, Saginaw Valley State University, or SVSU, is a state university in Michigan. It is located in the middle of Michigan's lower peninsula in the Saginaw Valley region. It is the youngest of Michigan's various public colleges and universities. SVSU offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through its five academic Colleges, which are:

  • College of Arts and Behavioral Sciences
  • College of Business and Management
  • College of Education
  • Crystal M. Lange College of Health and Human Services
  • College of Science, Engineering and Technology

The official mascot of Saginaw Valley State University is the Cardinals. Some of the notable alumni of the college are Bart Stupak, Congressman; James A. Barcia, Congressman, State Representative, and State Senator; and Gail Goestenkors, women's basketball coach at the University of Texas.

Overview of Saginaw Valley State University

Saginaw Valley State University is located in University Center, MI (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.

Areas of Study

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.

Saginaw Valley State University Selectivity

The school does not offer open admission.

Faculty

Saginaw Valley State University has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

The school had 9,662 enrolled students in 2007.

Student Life

Saginaw Valley State University values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Saginaw Valley State University

Saginaw Valley State University
7400 Bay Rd
University Center, MI 48710
General Phone: (989) 964-4000
http://www.svsu.edu

Saginaw Valley State University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching734elementary school teaching, educational administration, elementary/middle school admin, special ed, education of learning disabled, early childhood education, reading teaching, history teaching, ...
Business And Management187business management, accounting, finance, business, marketing, international business, managerial economics, operations management
Liberal Arts115sociology, history, political science, English, creative writing, Spanish language, technical and business writing, international studies, ...
Security And Law Enforcement94criminal justice and safety
Family And Social Work89social work, public administration
Nursing And Emergency Medicine81registered nursing, nursing administration, nurse practitioner
Engineering59mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering management
Media47communication studies, digital communications
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy46occupational therapy, athletic trainer, exercise science, sports and fitness management
Science43biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, optics, chemistry courses
Therapy And Counseling38psychology
Computer Science And Engineering37computer and info science, computer science
Design16graphic design
Fine Arts12fine arts
Mathematics8mathematics, applied mathematics
Engineering Technician7industrial production tech
Medicine7medical preparatory
Art Studies5visual and performing arts
Drama And Performing Arts5drama
Medical Support And Technology2clinical lab tech
Music0music

Number of programs and degrees for Saginaw Valley State University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree1,17865
Master's degree42819
Post-master's certificate262

Student Body

In 2007, Saginaw Valley State University had a total enrollment of 9,662 students (7,809 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men43%
Women57%
Full-Time98%
Part-Time2%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate79%
Graduate21%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White82%
Black6%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown4%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1924%
20-2121%
22-2420%
25-2914%
30-347%
35-395%
40-496%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Michigan96%
(International Students)3%

Saginaw Valley State University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time69 %
Part-Time27 %

Saginaw Valley State University Room and Board (2007)

Saginaw Valley State University offers campus housing for 2,202 of its 7,809 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Bay City, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Saginaw Valley State University Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total4,8214,27989%1,56036%
Men2,0251,77488%66638%
Women2,7962,50590%89436%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
ACT Verbal1723
ACT Math1724
ACT Composite1824

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT97%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Saginaw Valley State University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 6,258
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 14,283
Room and board$ 6,630
Room charge$ 4,000
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,630
Books and supplies$ 900
Other expenses$ 941

Financial Aid:
Saginaw Valley State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 231400)

Saginaw Valley State University Faculty

Saginaw Valley State University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured10763
Non-tenured, but on tenure track3735
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1918

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year78$77,85429$71,264
Associate professoracademic year33$64,68732$58,008
Assistant professoracademic year31$54,80633$51,130
Instructoracademic year15$40,82512$42,467
Lectureracademic year6$43,00910$38,079
All faculty totalacademic year163$66,115116$56,039

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Saginaw Valley State University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
BasketballGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
BaseballGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
TrackGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total19285277
Football95095
Track231942
Baseball28028
Basketball131124
All Other Sports335588

Saginaw Valley State University Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
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

DESIGN
Graphic Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Computer 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
Social Science Teacher Education
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
French Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing

MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other

MUSIC
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
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
Physics, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

Saginaw Valley State University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Saginaw Valley State University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Saginaw Valley State University Number of degree programs
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Saginaw Valley State University % of degrees in education and teaching
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Saginaw Valley State University Number of students
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
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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