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Saginaw Valley State University is a vibrant community nestled in the valley of a nature preserve in the heart of the Great LakesBay Region. We can’t wait to show you what we have to offer. SVSU offers over 90 academic programs of study with over 200 student organizations to explore. Most of our buildings on campus are connected — take a guided tour of our beautiful campus and enjoy lunch on us. There are many ways you can check out SVSU — at an event, a campus tour or a one-on-one meeting with an admission rep. When you are ready to visit us, sign up for a date online at svsu.edu/visit. Questions? Text or call us at 989.342.1033
#1 Dorms in the Nation
Voted Best Dorms in the USA - Voted Best Campus in Michigan - The Lowest Tuition in Michigan
Beautiful Campus - Inside & Out
NEARLY 100% JOB PLACEMENT FOR NURSING GRADUATES
TOP-RANKED NURSING AND SOCIAL WORK PROGRAMS IN THE MIDWEST
Academic Programs
Athletic Coaching
Emergency Management
Exercise Science
Gerontology
Health Science
Medical Laboratory Science
Neuroscience
Nursing
Nursing – R.N. to M.S.N.
Nursing – R.N. to B.S.N.
Occupational Therapy
Pre-Athletic Training
Pre-Physical Therapy
Public Health Rehabilitation Medicine
Social Work
Youth Services
College of Arts & Behavioral Sciences
97% JOB PLACEMENT FOR ALL GRADUATES
Academic Programs
Art
Asian Studies
Black Studies
Communication
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
English-Literature
Fine Arts
French
Gender Studies
General Studies
Geography
Geospatial Techniques
Graphic Design
History
International Studies Japanese g
Japanese
Leadership & Service
Legal Philosophy
Music
Musical Theatre
Philosophy
Political Science
Pre-Law
Professional & Technical Writing
Psychology
Public Administration
Public History
Religious Studies
Sociology
Spanish Spanish for Health Professions
Theatre User Experience Design
Writing for Public Purpose
Scott L. Carmona College of Business
97% JOB PLACEMENT FOR COLLEGE OF BUSINESS GRADUATES
1 OF 5% OF BUSINESS SCHOOLS WORLDWIDE ACCREDITED BY THE AACSB
100% SUCCESS RATE IN PLACING GRADUATES IN HIGHER STUDIES (MASTERS AND PHDS)
Academic Programs
Accounting Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
General Business
International Business
Legal Studies
Management
Family Business Management
Marketing
Professional Sales
Professional Accountancy (B.P.A.)
Supply Chain Management
College of Science, Engineering and Technology
97% OVERALL JOB PLACEMENT FOR STEM GRADUATES
RANKED THE #1 EXCLUSIVELY UNDERGRADUATE FORMULA RACING TEAM IN THE WORLD
RANKED THE #2 BEST COMPUTER PROGRAMMING DEGREE IN MICHIGAN
Academic Programs
Actuarial Science
Agricultural Studies
Alternative Energy
Applied Mathematics
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Business Chemistry
Cell Biology, Molecular - Biology & Biomedical Sciences
Chemical Physics
Chemistry - American Chemical Society (ACS)
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Computer Science & Information Systems
Cybersecurity
Ecology, Evolution & Organismal Biology
Electrical Engineering
Engineering & Technology
Engineering Technology Management
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Optical Physics
Physics
Pre-Agriculture
Pre-Chiropractic Medicine
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Podiatry
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
College of Education
98% JOB PLACEMENT FOR COLLEGE OF EDUCATION GRADUATES
3X MORE FIELD EXPERIENCE FOR FUTURE TEACHERS THAN OUR COMPETITORS
Academic Programs
Early Childhood and Elementary Education
• Birth-Kindergarten
• PreK-3 (Lower Elementary)
• 3-6 (Upper Elementary)
Additional Endorsements:
• English as a Second Language
• World Language (French or Spanish)
• Special Education -Autism Spectrum Disorders -Learning Disabilities -Cognitive Impairment
Secondary Education (7-12) Majors:
• Biology Education
• Chemistry Education
• Communication & Theatre (Speech Education)
• English Education
• French Education
• Health & Physical Education, K-12
• History Education
• Integrated Science Education
• Mathematics Education
• Physics Education
• Spanish Education
K-12 Special Education: Choose from Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cognitive Impairment, or Learning Disabilities to add to one or more of the certification programs.
K-12 Specialty Areas
• Music Education
• Visual Arts Education
• Physical and Health Education
Cardinal Campus Community
Varsity, Club & Intramural Sports
World-Renowned Art & Sculpture
Celebrations & Performance
Red Pride Graduation
Nestled in the Heart of the Great Lakes Bay Region
Saginaw - 10 minutes from SVSU campus
Downtown Bay City - 15 minutes from SVSU campus
Midland / Dow Gardens - 20 minutes from SVSU Campus
Frankenmuth / Birch Run Outlet Mall - 25 minutes from SVSU Campus
SVSU Alumni Changing the World
Honorable Manvel Trice III, Saginaw County Circuit Judge, 10th Judicial Circuit Court
Mary Draves, Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President, Environmental Health and Safety Dow
Angelo Vallejo, MSW, LLMSW Clinical Therapist,Westlund Guidance Clinic
Kaitlyn Zumbach, Product Designer, Stampin’ Up!
Smriti Pant, DNP Nurse Practitioner, Great Lakes Bay Health Centers
Gordon Aiello, Program Analyst, Office of Monetary Affairs, United States Department of State
Mallory Rivard, Special Education Teacher, Bay-Arenac ISD & Miss Michigan at The Miss America Organization
Stu Kelly, CPA Tax Accountant, Plante Moran
SVSU IS AN EXTRAORDINARY PLACE WHERE OPPORTUNITY MEETS AFFORDABILITY
Go online and calculate your aid estimate immediately. Visit svsu.edu/costquiz to find our online net price calculator and see what aid you may already qualify for at SVSU.
30% of SVSU students graduate with no debt at all
90% of SVSU students receive a scholarship and/or financial assistance other than loans
1000+ private scholarships available in addition to academic scholarships
CARDINAL COSTS FOR A MICHIGAN RESIDENT (ESTIMATED)
Of all four-year universities, SVSU has the best tuition rate in Michigan. We are committed to clear and direct communication with our students, meaning there are no hidden or padded fees once you arrive on campus. When you choose SVSU, we work with you to find scholarships, set up a payment plan and choose the housing and course load options that make the most financial sense for you. For more information, visit svsu.edu/cfsc.
2021-22 ACADEMIC YEAR FULL TIME
TUITION (Full-time students take an average of 14 credit hours per semester.) - $10,480
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES (Estimate) - $1,100
TOTAL COST OF TUITION AND BOOKS - $11,580 (Total cost may vary based on student’s program and courses.)
HOUSING & MEALS (OPTIONAL: $11,106): SVSU dorms were voted as the best in the nation among public universities (Niche, 2022). Choose a meal option comprised of weekly meals and declining balance dollars that best fits your needs.
PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS (OPTIONAL: $1,200): At SVSU, freshmen are welcome to bring cars to campus — there are no added student parking fees.
NON-RESIDENT/INTERNATIONAL STUDENT (ESTIMATED): Standard tuition for non-resident/international students is $24,639. Standard fees apply.
OUT OF STATE/RED & WHITE AWARD STUDENT: If you live outside of Michigan and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, you can come to SVSU at a significantly reduced out-of-state tuition rate with our Red andWhite Scholarship.
Guaranteed Scholarships
Students will be awarded the top academic scholarship that they qualify for based on their cumulative high school GPA.
FOUNDER’S: 4.0+ GPA = $5,000 Annual Scholarship Amount
DEAN'S: 3.75+ GPA = $4,000 Annual Scholarship Amount
CARDINAL: 3.5+ GPA = $3,000 Annual Scholarship Amount
UNIVERSITY: 3.25+ GPA =$2,000 Annual Scholarship Amount
FACULTY: 3.0+ GPA = $1,000 Annual Scholarship Amount
LIVING ON CAMPUS?
Get an extra $1,500 Valley Housing Scholarship to help pay for on-campus housing. RENEWABLE 4-YEAR AWARD
HAVE A GREAT TEST SCORE?
Get an extra $1,500 Academic Excellence Scholarship for your freshman year. (1380+ SAT/31+ ACT)
PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP - FULL TUITION
Students with a 3.9+ GPA who apply to SVSU before December 1 are automatically invited to compete for our most prestigious award. The final selection of recipients is made in February.
CARDINAL COMMITMENT - FULL TUITION
SVSU is offering full tuition and fees for qualifying Michigan families with a Family Adjusted Gross Income of $0-$50,000, as reported on the FAFSA. To see if you qualify, visit svsu.edu/freetuition.
