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Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan · Public

78%acceptance rate
940–1160SAT middle 50%
19–25ACT middle 50%
$15,144average net price, in-state

Saginaw Valley State University admitted 78% of 11,586 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 940–1160 in the middle half. Test scores aren’t considered (test blind). 54% of students graduate within six years.

Your chances at Saginaw Valley State University

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A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more. To see your whole list at once, use the chances calculator.

Early decision and early action

Saginaw Valley State University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.

What admissions weighs

How Saginaw Valley State University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA

Important

  • –

Considered

  • Legacy

Not considered

  • Class rank
  • Test scores
  • Essay
  • Recommendations

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.55 GPA. 21% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

  • 4.020%
  • 3.75–3.9922%
  • 3.50–3.7418%
  • 3.25–3.4913%
  • 3.00–3.2411%
  • 2.50–2.9912%
  • 2.00–2.493%
  • Under 2.00.1%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $26,280 in-state and $42,792 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $15,144 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$10,545
  • $30–48k$11,338
  • $48–75k$13,963
  • $75–110k$16,972
  • $110k+$18,491

Quick answers

What is Saginaw Valley State University’s acceptance rate?

Saginaw Valley State University admitted 78% of applicants: 9,087 of 11,586 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).

What SAT score do you need for Saginaw Valley State University?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 940 to 1160, with a median around 1050. A score at or above 1050 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

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