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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:
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.
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.
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 school had 9,662 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
Saginaw Valley State University 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
http://www.svsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 692 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, special ed, history teaching, early childhood education, physical education teaching, education of learning disabled, reading teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 191 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, business, international business, managerial economics, operations management |
| Liberal Arts | 119 | history, political science, sociology, technical and business writing, creative writing, English, Spanish language, international studies, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 118 | social work, public administration |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 112 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, various nursing, nursing administration |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 70 | criminal justice and safety |
| Media | 70 | communication studies, digital communications |
| Science | 52 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemistry courses, physics, optics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 45 | psychology |
| Engineering | 43 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering management |
| Design | 29 | graphic design |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 27 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 17 | exercise science, sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, occupational therapy |
| Engineering Technician | 16 | industrial production tech |
| Fine Arts | 12 | fine arts |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Medical Support and Technology | 5 | clinical lab tech |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Art Studies | 3 | visual and performing arts |
| Medicine | 2 | medical preparatory |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Saginaw Valley State University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,159 | 67 |
| Master's degree | 461 | 20 |
| Post-master's certificate | 14 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Saginaw Valley State University had a total enrollment of 9,662 students (7,991 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 23% |
| Women | 32% |
| Full-Time | 67% |
| Part-Time | 33% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 96% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
Saginaw Valley State University offers campus housing for 2,497 of its 7,991 (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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,467 | 4,804 | 88% | 3,000 | 62% |
| Men | 2,205 | 1,884 | 85% | 702 | 37% |
| Women | 3,262 | 2,920 | 90% | 959 | 33% |
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 |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,492 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,891 |
| Room and board | $ 6,830 |
| Room charge | $ 4,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,730 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 968 |
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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 109 | 67 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 39 | 29 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 25 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 78 | $80,126 | 33 | $72,051 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 32 | $63,680 | 30 | $59,686 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 40 | $55,390 | 36 | $53,400 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $42,619 | 11 | $43,358 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 7 | $44,260 | 11 | $43,882 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 165 | $67,599 | 121 | $58,267 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 192 | 85 | 277 |
| Football | 95 | 0 | 95 |
| Track | 23 | 19 | 42 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 33 | 55 | 88 |
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
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Drama and Dance 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
Physics Teacher Education
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
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saginaw Valley State University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
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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