Saginaw Valley State University

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School Description

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Mission

The University creates opportunities for individuals to achieve intellectual and personal development through academic, professional, and cultural programs. By fostering an environment of inquiry and openness that respects the diversity of all whom it serves, the University prepares graduates whose leadership and expertise contribute to the advancement of a pluralistic society. The University serves as a cultural and intellectual center dedicated to the pursuit and propagation of knowledge.

Vision

The University will provide academic, professional, and cultural programs at the highest level of quality and service; it will achieve national recognition for its programs of distinction. The University’s graduates shall distinguish themselves and their University through meritorious service, accomplishments, and leadership in the economic, cultural, and civic affairs of a diverse and global society. Through exemplary teaching, research, and engagement with the greater community, the University will also be the premier cultural and intellectual resource for the region’s schools, governments, businesses, and people.

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Saginaw Valley State University

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Saginaw Valley State University, commonly known as SVSU, is a state university in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located in the middle of Michigan's lower peninsula in the Saginaw Valley region and serves the cities of Bay City, Midland, and Saginaw. The university is located in Kochville Township, Saginaw County. However, its "official" address places it in University Center, Michigan, which it shares with Delta College (which is several miles to the northwest, in Bay County). It is the youngest of Michigan's 15 public colleges and universities.

Academic Colleges

SVSU has five academic Colleges. The original College is the College of Arts and Behavioral Sciences.

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

Campus

Buildings are listed in order of their date of occupation.

Not all buildings on campus are listed.

3-D PDF map of the SVSU campus

  • August 4, 1994: Ground broken for West Complex, which would become Curtiss Hall
  • December 2, 1996: Curtiss Hall/Groening Commons opened (dedicated in April of 1997)

Presidents

  • Dr. Samuel Davey Marble (March 23, 1964 - January 1974)
  • Dr. Jack McBride Ryder (November 1, 1974 - 1989)
  • Dr. Eric R. Gilbertson (1989 - present)

Financials

2004 data puts the General Fund at $67 million. The sources include: state appropriations (42%, or $28.1 million), tuition & fees (55.2%, or $36.8 million) and "other sources" (2.8%, or $1.9 million).

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Cardinals

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
7,590
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
97%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 11,891
Students Receiving Aid:
93%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 97%
Part-Time 3%
Men vs. Women
Women 61%
Men 39%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 86%
Other 7%
African-American 5%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 97%
Out-of-State 3%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Michigan 97%
Florida 0%
California 0%
Illinois 0%
Ohio 0%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 25%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
Basketball (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
Baseball (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
Track (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 5,282 $ 11,891  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 4,877 $ 11,486  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 405 $ 405  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,638 27%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 2,085 63%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 2,554 53%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,966 50%  
Any Aid:
  93%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 89% (Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 98%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 24, Verbal: 23, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Saginaw Valley State University

Bachelor's Level Majors

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