University Center, Michigan · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
Saginaw Valley State University is a public university in University Center, Michigan, founded in 1963 as Saginaw Valley College. It offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate academic programs through five colleges and is distinguished as Michigan's newest public university.
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Ranked #157 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
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Ranked #527 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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7400 Bay Rd, University Center, Michigan, 48710
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 940–1160
SAT ERW: 480–590
SAT math: 460–570
ACT composite: 19–25
Total: 6,889
Undergrad: 6,184
Undergrad full-time: 5,312
Graduate: 705
Part-time: 1,346
In-state
Tuition: $12,240
Total cost on campus: $26,280
Out-of-state
Tuition: $28,752
Total cost on campus: $42,792
Room & board: $11,700
Books & supplies: $1,120
Receive aid: 99%
Avg grant aid: $9,611
Pell grant recipients: 35%
Rent: $761 / mo
Typical state asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.25
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.67 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $7.10
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.