Saginaw Valley State University Admission
Acceptance Rate
73.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
17.01%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,337
SAT Scores
1,050
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 9,330 students have applied and 7,125 students have allowed to admit to Saginaw Valley State University (Acceptance rate: 76.37%). Saginaw Valley State's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 18.76 % where 1,337 students have finally enrolled out of 7,125 admitted students.
Saginaw Valley State acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Davenport University and Cornerstone University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 69.20%).
Saginaw Valley State enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 17.80%).
How to Apply to Saginaw Valley State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Saginaw Valley State. Saginaw Valley State offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.svsu.edu/apply/undergraduate/ |
|---|---|
| Financial Aid | www.svsu.edu/cfsc/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://webtech.svsu.edu/NetPriceCalculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.svsu.edu/militarystudentaffairs/ |
| Athletic | www.svsucardinals.com/information/Recruitment/PDFS/grad_rates.pdf |
| Disability Service | www.svsu.edu/access/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Saginaw Valley State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University is 1,050 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Saginaw Valley State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,090). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Saginaw Valley State University | 1,050 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,090 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan | 1,144 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Saginaw Valley State University, 1,119 students submitted SAT scores (84% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,050 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 490 | 540 | 590 |
| Mathematics | 480 | 530 | 590 |
| Total | 970 | 1,070 | 1,180 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Saginaw Valley State University, 63 students submitted ACT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 22 | 25 |
| English | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 22 | 25 |
Saginaw Valley State Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Saginaw Valley State University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |