Public, Four or more years • NCAA DII, GLIAC ◦ ACHA M1, GLCHL • University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University

Four or more years, Public • University Center, MI

Overall Rating

2.5
22 Reviews
32%
Would Recommend
Division and Conference
NCAA DII • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | GLIAC
ACHA M1 • Great Lakes Collegiate Hockey League | GLCHL
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Location
7400 Bay Rd
University Center, MI, 48710
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Location
Suburb: Midsize
Size
5,000 - 9,999
Degree Level
Bachelor's Degree,
Master's Degree,
Graduate/Professional Certificate,
Doctoral Degree,
First Professional Degree
Students per Full Time Faculty
16 : 1
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Athletics

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Saginaw Valley State University Cardinals

Men's Sports
3
Women's Sports
2
Coed Sports
0
Athletics Revenue
$9,583,443
Athletics Expense
$9,563,838

Top 3 Sports by Revenue

Staff
70
Head Coaches
13
Assistant Coaches
57

Sports at this School

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
77.8 %
Avg. Number of Applicants
5,899
Standardized Testing Policy
Considered but not required

SAT Statistics & Range

% Submitted SAT
80 %
SAT Range
960 - 1,170
SAT Critical Reading
490 - 600
SAT Math
470 - 570

ACT Statistics & Range

% Submitted ACT
6 %
ACT Composite Range
19 - 25
ACT English Range
17 - 24
ACT Math Range
17 - 24

Tuition & Debt

In-State Tuition & Fees
$11,130
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$26,144
Median Debt after Graduation
$17,500

Median Debt by Family Income

Yearly income $0–$30,000$17,724
Yearly income $30,001–$75,000$17,304
Yearly income $75,000+$17,500

Earnings & Employment Rate

Median Earning After Graduation

1-Yr after Graduation
$45,072
4-Yr after Graduation
$49,864
Employment Rate
96.1 %

Undergraduate Majors Offered

Undergrad Majors
81
Bachelor's Degree
60

Top Fields of Study by Number of Graduates

Communication and Media Studies. - Bachelor's Degree
901
Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation
$31,024
Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation
$41,112
Computer and Information Sciences, General. - Bachelor's Degree
1,101
Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation
$68,384
Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation
$77,019
Computer Systems Analysis. - Bachelor's Degree
1,105
Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation
$72,907
Special Education and Teaching. - Bachelor's Degree
1,310
Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation
$39,856
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. - Bachelor's Degree
1,312
Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation
$40,173
Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation
$41,390
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Graduation & Retention

Retention Rate
First year, Full Time Students
75%
Transfer Rate
25 %

Recent Ratings

  • Women's Basketball Head Coach

    Saginaw Valley State University

    ACHA M1 • GLCHL

    SVSU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES

    Date: January 27, 2026

    By Parent
    1.0

    Would Recommend

    Dylan Liddell taking over for SVSU wbb is insultingly hilarious after working for BURT PADDOCK who told his players to keep their mouth shut and mind their own business when the women’s basketball coach was sleeping with his own player!!!! Haha SO SO SO SICKENING AND SHAMFUL. My son was told to “MIND HIS OWN BUSINESS” and yet no investigations for DU ALL COVER UPS FOR BOTH BASKETBALL PROGRAMS.

    0
  • Coed Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach

    Saginaw Valley State University

    ACHA M1 • GLCHL

    Just Disappointing

    Date: January 14, 2026

    By Athlete
    1.6

    Would Recommend

    Tags

    DisorganizedPoor Communication

    My experience with Coach Cowan as a head track coach was overwhelmingly negative. In my opinion, any success the program had was due to athlete talent rather than effective coaching. Communication was consistently poor. He routinely avoided athletes and was extremely difficult to reach. During the summer he was essentially absent, and even responding to a simple text or email seemed beyond him, despite that being the bare minimum expectation for a head coach. His decision making was often questionable and lacked athlete focus. Many decisions appeared to be driven by pressure from the athletic department rather than what was best for the team. These choices frequently disrupted training and negatively impacted athlete development. He also did a poor job managing and understanding the team as a whole. He made little effort to get to know the full roster and was unfamiliar with many of the distance athletes, even though that group regularly accounted for a large share of the team’s points at conference meets. Overall, the program felt disorganized and lacking clear leadership. These criticisms apply specifically to him as head coach and are not a reflection of the assistant coaches.

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  • Women's Head Softball Coach

    Saginaw Valley State University

    NCAA DII • GLIAC

    I wish I had the travel ball experience

    Date: November 26, 2025

    By Athlete
    1.0

    Would Recommend

    I had a teammate that transferred from sag. She wouldn’t hit off the tee and bragged how you all would show up 10 minutes before a game. Telling us it’s not important to warm up. I thought she was really cool but now I see how she manipulated us. I enjoyed getting free booze though not gonna lie. Go svsu! You coach em up good.

    0
  • Women's Head Softball Coach

    Saginaw Valley State University

    NCAA DII • GLIAC

    Winners win and winners drink white claw

    Date: November 16, 2025

    By Athlete
    1.0

    Would Recommend

    Girl on my team constantly bragged about how you let your team drink alcohol on the bus after winning the conference tournament. Do you need anymore athletes at SVSU bc I’m available. White claw in hand.

    0
  • Director of Baseball Operations

    Saginaw Valley State University

    NCAA DII • GLIAC

    Awful terrible

    Date: November 9, 2025

    By Athlete
    1.0

    Would Recommend

    Tags

    IntenseDisorganizedIntenseOld School Mentality

    Horrible. Awful. Terrible. Horrendous. Cheater.

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