Applying to Saginaw Valley State

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
72.88%	1,050

Saginaw Valley State University's acceptance rate is 72.88% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 10,222 students applied and 7,450 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Saginaw Valley State.

Saginaw Valley State's acceptance rate places 12nd out of 45 Michigan colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,050 and the ACT score is 21 at Saginaw Valley State. Saginaw Valley State's SAT score ranks 21st out of 26 Michigan colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Saginaw Valley State, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Saginaw Valley State University is 72.88% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.34%. 3,879 men and 6,340 women applied to Saginaw Valley State and 2,662 men and 4,787 women students were accepted.

Among them, 440 men and 852 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Saginaw Valley State.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Saginaw Valley State
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	10,222	3,879	6,340	0	0
Admitted	7,450	2,662	4,787	0	0
Enrolled	1,292	440	852	0	0
Acceptance Rate	72.88%	68.63%	75.50%	-	-
Yield	17.34%	16.53%	17.80%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Saginaw Valley State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 1,092 students (85% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 34 students (3%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Saginaw Valley State.

The median SAT score is 1,050 with 530 SAT EBRW and 520 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 590 and the 25^th percentile is 480. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 570 and 25^th percentile is 460 .

The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75^th percentile score of 25 and 25^th percentile score of 19 at Saginaw Valley State. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 20.

The SAT and ACT scores at Saginaw Valley State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Saginaw Valley State
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	940	1050	1160
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	480	530	590
SAT Math	460	520	570
ACT Composite	19	21	25
ACT Math	17	21	24
ACT English	17	20	24

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Saginaw Valley State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,292 first-year students enrolled in Saginaw Valley State. The proportion of full-time students is 99.38% and part-time students is 0.62%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 34.06% and women students is 65.94%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Saginaw Valley State.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Saginaw Valley State
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,292	440	852
Full-time	1,284	438	846
Part-time	8	2	6

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Saginaw Valley State. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Saginaw Valley State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Saginaw Valley State Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Saginaw Valley State.

Admission Information for Applying to Saginaw Valley State
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	www.svsu.edu/apply/undergraduate/
Online Application	www.svsu.edu/apply/undergraduate/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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