Saginaw Valley State University

Mission-The University creates opportunities for individuals to achieve intellectual and personal development through academic, professional, and cultural programs. By fostering an environment of inquiry and openness that respects the diversity of all whom it serves, the University prepares graduates whose leadership and expertise contribute to the advancement of a pluralistic society. The University serves as a cultural and intellectual center dedicated to the pursuit and propagation of knowledge.

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School Details

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Public, Coed 1963 N/A Semester $73.3 million 7400 Bay Road, University Center, MI 48710 (989) 964-4000
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Michigan University Center 521

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The The student-faculty ratio at Saginaw Valley State University is 17:1, and the school has 36.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Saginaw Valley State University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Public Administration and Social Service Professions; Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services; and Education. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 70 percent.

Faculty & Classes

Title Value
Classes with fewer than 20 students 36.2%
20-49 62.2%
50 or more 1.6%

Majors

  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 18%
  • Health Professions and Related Programs, 17%
  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions, 7%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, 7%
  • Education, 6%

Academic Programs & Offerings

  • Senior capstone or culminating academic experience - N/A
  • Undergraduate research/creative projects - N/A