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Saginaw Valley State University

7400 Bay Rd, University Center, MI 48710

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Saginaw Valley State University School Description

Founded in 1963, Saginaw Valley State University is the newest of Michigan's 15 state institutions. SVSU was chartered as a private college in 1963, but its roots go back to the early 1950s when Saginaw, Bay and Midland county leaders began asking the Michigan legislature for a four-year college. The legislature told the citizens to first establish a two-year community college. The citizens formed a 300-member committee to study the proposal for a two-year community college, and the results of the committee's efforts was the establishment of neighboring Delta College in 1957.

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.

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Saginaw Valley State University

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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 3.3 miles to the north-northwest, in Bay County's Frankenlust Township). 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 Health and Human Services
  • 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 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:
7,931
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$14,283
Students Receiving Aid:
93%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$25
Selectivity:
Selective
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Saginaw Valley State University Degree Programs

Bachelors Degree Programs

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Masters Degree Programs

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Saginaw Valley State University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Women 58%
Men 42%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 85%
Other 8%
African-American 6%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 96%
Out-of-State 4%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Michigan 96%
Hawaii 0%
Maine 0%
Ohio 0%
Indiana 0%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 29%
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)

Saginaw Valley State University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 6,258 $ 14,283  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 5,832 $ 13,857  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 426 $ 426  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,221 36%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,727 65%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 3,013 37%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,611 85%  
Any Aid:
   93%  

Saginaw Valley State University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 89% (Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 97%
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

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Question: Saginaw Valley State University- B.A. in Elementary Education?

Are there any observation requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education program at SVSU? I know they require 14 weeks of student teaching, but I could not find anything about additional classroom observations.
21 months ago
Dan S
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collegefinder.my-age.net - try this site. It has info about getting into SVSU, tips to apply and grades requirements.
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Question: Will where I go for undergrad affect getting into dental school?

I've just been accepted into the University of Michigan, Saginaw Valley State University, and Grand Valley State University. I really love GVSU and SVSU, but I'm not really liking U of M. However, I've heard that if you go to the undergraduate school that you want to attend as a dental school, chances for acceptance are increased. Does anyone know if where you go for undergrad affects your chances of getting into dental school? Also, if I do not decide to go to the U of M, which other school should I go to?
30 months ago
kjw
kjw

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Agree. Grades and DAT most important. The school does need to offer 4-year bachelor degrees. I personally went to community college for 1 or the 4 years to save money...a collegue of mine went to com college 2/4 years and got into dental school at the same time as me (in the first round of acceptances). My school at the time (OHSU) had a breakdown of what they looked for from applicants (scale of 100 points): Grades 50; DAT 25; Interview 15; Extracurricular and other stuff, including things like observation in dental offices 10. <-- I suppose it could have included "school gone to", but that issue never came up. Call the dental school's admission office that you are most interested in and they should be glad to help you. Best wishes.

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