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Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU)
- 7400 Bay Rd
- University Center, MI 48710
- OPEID College Code: 00231400
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- General Phone: (989) 964-4000
- President: Eric Gilbertson
- Website: www.svsu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 9,662
- College Alias: SVSU
- College Mascot: Cardinals
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - SVSU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,025 | 2,796 | 4,821 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,774 (88%) | 2,505 (90%) | 4,279 (89%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 666 (38%) | 894 (36%) | 1,560 (36%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,512 | 97% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 93%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 61% | 28% | 59% | 53% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,547 | $3,045 | $1,817 | $2,867 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Number in Default | 58 | 54 | 52 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,955 | 1,838 | 1,645 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,258 | $5,543 | $5,282 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,283 | $12,540 | $11,891 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,630 | $6,380 | $6,150 |
| Other Expenses | $941 | $910 | $880 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,884 | $6,538 | $6,475 |
| Other Expenses | $2,734 | $2,644 | $2,557 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,727 | $2,644 | $2,550 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,729 | $13,733 | $13,112 |
| Out of State | $22,754 | $20,730 | $19,721 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,776 | $15,625 | $15,114 |
| Out of State | $24,801 | $22,622 | $21,723 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,885 | $9,080 | $8,632 |
| Out of State | $17,910 | $16,077 | $15,241 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 9,662 Undergraduate: 7,984 Graduate: 1,678
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,700 Female: 5,962
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,285 Female: 4,699
- Graduate Gender Male: 415 Female: 1,263
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,656 Part-Time: 3,006
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,422 Part-Time: 1,562
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 234 Part-Time: 1,444
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 352 | 4% |
| American Indian | 34 | 0.4% |
| Black | 630 | 7% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 183 | 2% |
| White | 7,928 | 82% |
| Unknown | 469 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 38 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,347 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,069 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,919 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,378 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 658 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 456 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 564 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 228 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,141 | 707 | 434 |
| Faculty Status | 681 | 279 | 402 |
| Tenured Faculty | 173 | 170 | 3 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 681 | 279 | 402 |
| Primarily Instruction | 681 | 279 | 402 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 79 | 78 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 176 | 160 | 16 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 205 | 190 | 15 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 107 | 94 | 13 |
| Skilled Crafts | 13 | 13 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 72 | 70 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,926 (279) | $66,115 (163) | $56,039 (116) |
| Professor | $76,068 (107) | $77,854 (78) | $71,264 (29) |
| Associate Professor | $61,399 (65) | $64,687 (33) | $58,008 (32) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,911 (64) | $54,806 (31) | $51,130 (33) |
| Instructor | $41,555 (27) | $40,825 (15) | $42,467 (12) |
| Lecturer | $39,927 (16) | $43,009 (6) | $38,079 (10) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,926 (279) | $66,115 (163) | $56,039 (116) |
| Professor | $76,068 (107) | $77,854 (78) | $71,264 (29) |
| Associate Professor | $61,399 (65) | $64,687 (33) | $58,008 (32) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,911 (64) | $54,806 (31) | $51,130 (33) |
| Instructor | $41,555 (27) | $40,825 (15) | $42,467 (12) |
| Lecturer | $39,927 (16) | $43,009 (6) | $38,079 (10) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,199,750 | $837,480 | $362,270 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 70% | 30% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 586 | 392 | 194 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 449 | 311 | 138 |
| Baseball | 46 | 46 | - |
| Basketball | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 254 | 149 | 105 |
| Football | 117 | 117 | - |
| Golf | 11 | 11 | - |
| Soccer | 59 | 30 | 29 |
| Softball | 22 | - | 22 |
| Tennis | 9 | - | 9 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Bowling | 26 | 26 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $53,205 | $41,061 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $39,670 | $15,650 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 38 | 23 | 15 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Bowling | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 27%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 36% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 28% |
| Female | 44% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 36% |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | 23% |
| Asian | 13% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| White | 39% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 10% |
| 5 Years | 26% |
| 6 Years | 36% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 6 | 4 |
| Liquor Related | 108 | 129 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 88 | 112 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 42 | 24 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 36 | 19 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
