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Saginaw Valley State University, Michigan

Overview of Saginaw Valley State University

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.

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. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

Saginaw Valley State University had 9,569 enrolled students in 2005.

Student Life

The school 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
Admissions Phone: (989) 964-4200
Financial Aid Phone: (989) 964-4103
http://www.svsu.edu

Saginaw Valley State University Programs and Degrees (2005)

Saginaw Valley State University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching772elementary school teaching, educational administration, elementary/middle school admin, education of learning disabled, science teaching, early childhood education, physical education teaching, history teaching, ...
Business And Management178business management, marketing, accounting, finance, business, international business, operations management
Nursing And Emergency Medicine98registered nursing, nurse practitioner
Family And Social Work86social work, public administration
Security And Law Enforcement83criminal justice and safety
Liberal Arts75sociology, history, English, political science, creative writing, Spanish language, technical and business writing, international studies, ...
Media70digital communications, communication studies
Engineering62mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering management
Computer Science And Engineering48computer and info science, computer science
Therapy And Counseling34psychology
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy31occupational therapy, sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, exercise science
Science30biology, chemistry, chemistry courses, biochemistry, optics
Design19graphic design
Engineering Technician11industrial production tech
Fine Arts7fine arts
Drama And Performing Arts5drama
Art Studies2visual and performing arts
Mathematics2mathematics
Music2music
Medical Assistant And Technician2clinical lab tech

Number of programs and degrees for Saginaw Valley State University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree1,08458
Master's degree50316
Post-master's certificate302

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Men40%
Women60%
Full-Time97%
Part-Time3%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate79%
Graduate21%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White84%
Black5%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races4%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1920%
20-2119%
22-2421%
25-2916%
30-348%
35-395%
40-497%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Michigan97%
Foreign countries2%

Saginaw Valley State University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time67 %
Part-Time31 %

Saginaw Valley State University Room and Board (2005)

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.

Saginaw Valley State University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total3,7963,39289%1,26737%
Men1,5511,34687%50538%
Women2,2452,04691%76237%

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 ACT98%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Admissions Phone Number: (989) 964-4200

Saginaw Valley State University Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Saginaw Valley State University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured11152
Non-tenured, but on tenure track2428
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1315

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year78$73,49327$66,566
Associate professoracademic year34$60,03128$54,953
Assistant professoracademic year22$53,51726$47,857
Instructoracademic year8$38,5756$40,718
Lectureracademic year6$38,9708$38,976
All faculty totalacademic year148$64,14495$54,067

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

Saginaw Valley State University Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

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 (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total16772239
Football91091
Track241337
Basketball121224
Baseball17017
All Other Sports234770

Saginaw Valley State University Degree Programs (2005)

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

DESIGN
Graphic Design

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

MUSIC
Music, General

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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

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Saginaw Valley State University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Saginaw Valley State University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Saginaw Valley State University % of degrees in education and teaching
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Saginaw Valley State University Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Saginaw Valley State University Number of students
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Saginaw Valley State University Salaries of full-time faculty
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(colleges not offering open-admission)
Top 20%Saginaw Valley State University Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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