Saginaw Valley State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Even though Saginaw Valley State is test-optional, 84% of applicants submit SAT scores, so a score near or above 1170 is a useful target if you test well. With a 72% acceptance rate, your main task is to show you are comfortably in range, with your GPA ideally near the 3.5 entering average.
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Saginaw Valley State University facts and stats
Saginaw Valley State University enrolls 6,152 undergraduate students in a small-town setting. Saginaw Valley State has a 77% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 48% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.
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How do your scores compare at Saginaw Valley State?
Key Saginaw Valley State University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
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Early Decision
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Priority Deadline
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Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Saginaw Valley State is test-optional, use this testing plan only if you choose to submit scores: take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes. No ED, EA, or Regular Decision deadline is listed, and the scholarships shown are GPA-based, so plan any fall retake early enough for scores to arrive before you submit your application.
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What you'll actually pay
At Saginaw Valley State, in-state tuition is $12,930, while out-of-state tuition is $30,450. About 68% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $9,652, which can help families compare net costs.
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Out-of-state tuition at Saginaw Valley State is $30,450, compared with $12,930 in-state, and room and board adds $12,340. About 68% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $19,633. Merit awards average $9,652, which can make the final price meaningfully lower for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $27,611.
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41% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Priority
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 2% of men join fraternities, and 3% of women join sororities.
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