Inside Academics at Saginaw Valley State University

All About Academics

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Saginaw Valley State University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Saginaw Valley State University:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

The student-to-faculty ratio at Saginaw Valley State University is about average at 15 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. Saginaw Valley State University employs 49% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.

Majors and Fields of Study

Saginaw Valley State University offers 56 majors with reported completions across 22 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Saginaw Valley State University are summarised below:

The most popular majors at Saginaw Valley State University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.

Additional Questions to Ask

As you weigh academic life at Saginaw Valley State University, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? Saginaw Valley State University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 2,711 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (78% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Saginaw Valley State University.

Dig Deeper into Academics at Saginaw Valley State University

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Majors & Degree Programs at Saginaw Valley State University — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Saginaw Valley State University — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation & Retention at Saginaw Valley State University — graduation outcomes and retention detail
• Online Learning at Saginaw Valley State University — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation Detail at Saginaw Valley State University — regional and program accreditation status