Saginaw Valley State University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,130

7.27% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$15,476

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.79%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

77.8%

5,899 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

7,523

79% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

42.5%

661 Graduates

About

Saginaw Valley State University is a higher education institution located in Saginaw County, MI. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Saginaw Valley State University were Registered Nursing (165 degrees awarded), Social Work (88 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (86 degrees).

In 2021, 1,699 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saginaw Valley State University. 68.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,318 degrees), 14.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (91 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saginaw Valley State University is $11,130, which is $−12,054 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Saginaw Valley State University is $11,130, which is $−12,054 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,476.

In 2021, 90% of undergraduate students attending Saginaw Valley State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,130

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Saginaw Valley State University was $11,130. The cost of tuition at Saginaw Valley State University is $−12,054 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Saginaw Valley State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,476

2021 Value

2.95%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Saginaw Valley State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,476. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Saginaw Valley State University grew by 2.95%.

This chart compares the average net price of Saginaw Valley State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,850

Room and Board

$1,076

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saginaw Valley State University was of $10,850 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4.22% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,076. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.61% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Saginaw Valley State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Saginaw Valley State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 18.4% with respect to 2020, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Saginaw Valley State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.79%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Saginaw Valley State University was 1.79%, which represents 40 out of the 2240 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Saginaw Valley State University received 5,899 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 14.3% annual growth. Out of those 5,899 applicants, 4,590 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.8% acceptance rate.

There were 7,523 students enrolled at Saginaw Valley State University in 2021. 80% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Saginaw Valley State University has an overall enrollment yield of 29.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

4,590

Accepted Out of 5,899

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Saginaw Valley State University was 77.8% (4,590 admissions from 5,899 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 89.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 14.3%, while admissions declined by −25.4%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Saginaw Valley State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

80%

Submission Percentage (2021)

1,065

Scores Submitted (2021)

80% of enrolled first-time students at Saginaw Valley State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Saginaw Valley State University had a total enrollment of 7,523 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Saginaw Valley State University is 5,941 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,582. This means that 79% of students enrolled at Saginaw Valley State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saginaw Valley State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.7% White, 7.68% Black or African American, 5.13% Hispanic or Latino, 3.59% Two or More Races, 1.08% Asian, 0.359% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0133% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Saginaw Valley State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51%), followed by White Male (25%) and Black or African American Female (4.48%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (59.6%), followed by White Male (12.7%) and Black or African American Female (4.39%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saginaw Valley State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,523 students. The full-time enrollment at Saginaw Valley State University is 5,941 and the part-time enrollment is 1,582. This means that 79% of students enrolled at Saginaw Valley State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Saginaw Valley State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Saginaw Valley State University was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Saginaw Valley State University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Saginaw Valley State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
5,697 enrolled students
Black or African American
578 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
386 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saginaw Valley State University is 75.7% White, 7.68% Black or African American, 5.13% Hispanic or Latino, 3.59% Two or More Races, 1.08% Asian, 0.359% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0133% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 243 students (3.23%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 615 more women than men received degrees from Saginaw Valley State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Saginaw Valley State University is white (1,318 degrees awarded). There were 14.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (91 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Saginaw Valley State University is Registered Nursing (165 degrees awarded), followed by Social Work (88 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (86 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Saginaw Valley State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (161 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (237 degrees), and History (23 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saginaw Valley State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,764,852 people), Secondary school teachers (503,684 people), Education administrators (309,357 people), Other managers (202,017 people), and Postsecondary teachers (200,304 people).

The most specialized majors at Saginaw Valley State University in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (161 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (237 degrees), History (23 degrees), English (38 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (43 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saginaw Valley State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Saginaw Valley State University are Public Administration and Social Service (161 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (237 degrees), History (23 degrees), English (38 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (43 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saginaw Valley State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,055,192 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (438,386 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (251,583 people), Legal services (164,422 people), and Individual & family services (161,210 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Saginaw Valley State University.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
165 degrees awarded
Social Work
88 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
86 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Saginaw Valley State University was Registered Nursing with 165 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Saginaw Valley State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

542

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,157

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 542 degrees were awarded to men at Saginaw Valley State University, which is 0.468 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,157).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Saginaw Valley State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Saginaw Valley State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.47 times more than the 45 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 147 degrees were awarded to men at Saginaw Valley State University in Registered Nursing, which is 8.17 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 15% of students graduating from Saginaw Valley State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (53.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Saginaw Valley State University is Female and White (53.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.63% of graduates (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,318 degrees awarded
Black or African American
91 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
67 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saginaw Valley State University is white (1,318 degrees awarded). There were 14.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (91 degrees).

2.65% of degree recipients (45 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
939 degrees awarded
White Male
379 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
62 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saginaw Valley State University is white female (939 degrees awarded). There were 2.48 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (379 degrees).

Operations

Saginaw Valley State University has an endowment valued at nearly $111M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 384k (0.347%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Saginaw Valley State University had a total salary expenditure of 141M. Saginaw Valley State University employs 113 Professors, 87 Associate professors and 51 Assistant professors. Most academics at Saginaw Valley State University are Male Professor (69), Female Associate professor (49), and Female Professor (44).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saginaw Valley State University are: Management, with 108 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 84 employees, and Service with 64 employees.

Endowment

$111M

2021 Endowment

24.9%

growth from 2020

Saginaw Valley State University has an endowment valued at about $111M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Saginaw Valley State University grew 24.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $60.2M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Saginaw Valley State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$55.7M

2021 Salaries

2.17%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Saginaw Valley State University paid a median of $55.7M in salaries, which represents 39.6% of their overall expenditure ($141M) and a 2.17% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$20.4M

Instructional Salaries

273

Number of Employees

In 2021, Saginaw Valley State University paid a total of $20.4M to 273 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

113 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

108 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Saginaw Valley State University were Professor with 113 employees, Associate professor with 87 employees, and Assistant professor with 51 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saginaw Valley State University were Management with 108 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 84 employees, and Service with 64 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Saginaw Valley State University was Male Professor with 69 employees, Female Associate professor with 49 employees, and Female Professor with 44 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Saginaw Valley State University.