Saginaw Valley State University

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs of study for its more than 7,000 students. As an American university, SVSU welcomes students from 46 countries around the world. More than 200 international students call SVSU home. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students. 

• 97% job and graduate school placement for graduates
• Ranked #1 in the nation for the best college dorms (niche.com)
• Ranked #1 in Michigan for best college campus (niche.com)
• Over 170 student clubs and organizations
• 49% of freshmen had their entire tuition paid for by scholarships and grants

Why Saginaw Valley State University

• Highest Level of Accreditation: SVSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association with several other program accreditations.
• Convenient, Safe Location: SVSU's main campus is centrally located within the state of Michigan and the Great Lakes Bay Region of Saginaw, Bay City and Midland. The MBS International Airport is only ten minutes from campus and Detroit is two hours by car. The SVSU campus and surrounding area are extremely safe.
• Affordable Tuition: SVSU offers one of the lowest tuition rates of all public universities in Michigan and many Mid-Western states.
• Real-World, Skills-Based Learning: SVSU’s programs are practical, skills-based, and designed to respond to the needs of the public and private sectors regionally, nationally and globally.
• Credentialed Faculty: The majority of SVSU faculty hold a Ph.D. and many bring both academic credentials and professional experience to the classroom.
• Small Classes: The undergraduate average class size is 24 and the graduate average class size is 16 students.
• Beautiful & Modern Campus: SVSU's campus is modern, compact and state-of-the-art. More than 70% of the SVSU campus has been constructed in the last 20 years. Unlike campuses in urban centers, parking is ample and free.
• Vibrant University Culture: SVSU provides a rich campus culture with concerts, guest lectures, theatrical performances and many athletic programs.