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Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

11% 4-Year Graduation Rate
42% 6-Year Graduation Rate
77% Retention Rate

Saginaw Valley State University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How many Saginaw Valley State University first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Saginaw Valley State University retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.

Saginaw Valley State University Retention Rate

77% Freshmen Retention Rate
Good Retention Rate

The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.

With 77% students making it past their freshmen year, Saginaw Valley State University has freshmen retention rates above the national average.

Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.

When looking at just colleges and universities in Michigan, the average is 70.80%.

Saginaw Valley State University Retention  77 out of 100
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Michigan Retention  71 out of 100
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Retention Rate
Saginaw Valley State University77%
Nationwide70.57%
Michigan70.80%

Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Rates

42% 6-Year Graduation Rate
36.50% Transfer Rate
15.82% Dropout Rate

How many of the estimated 1,228 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?

Four years after beginning their degree, 11% of those students had graduated. By 2017, six years after starting their degree, 42% of the students had graduated and after eight years 47% of this class completed their degree.

The official graduation rate of Saginaw Valley State University is 42%. This is the percentage of students who completed their degree within 150% of the published time. That means six years for a standard bachelor's degree program.

The average length of time it takes an Saginaw Valley State University undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.84 years.

Four Year Graduation Rate  19%
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Six Year Graduation Rate  42%
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  47%
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Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Completion WithinUndergraduatesPercentage
Four Years55219%
Six Years1,22842%
Eight Years1235%
Did Not Complete1,54753%
The non-completers rate is anyone who is not still enrolled at the institution after eight years. Both transfer students and drop-outs could be included in this group.
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Saginaw Valley State University Drop Out Rate

Approximately 1547 students or 53% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 1547 students who did not complete their degree?

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Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled120.8%
Transferred105968.5%
Dropped Out45929.7%

Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

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Race/EthnicityGraduation Rate
American Indian or Alaskan Native33%
Asian67%
Black / African-American28%
Hispanic40%
International56%
Multi-Ethnic15%
Unknown53%
White52%

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

First-time, full-time students, under the age of 25 are known as traditional students. These students are more likely to graduate in four years than so called 'non-traditional' students that includes part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. Some schools cater to non-traditional students and it may affect their overall graduation rates.

Traditional Students:

First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.

Non-Traditional Students:

Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.

The majority of students at Saginaw Valley State University are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.

How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?

First-Time / Full-Time Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Rates

64% First-Time, Full-Time
40% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

First-time / full-time students at Saginaw Valley State University represent 64% of the students in the class of 2015, and 60.18% of Saginaw Valley State University bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 11%, first-time students in the Saginaw Valley State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Saginaw Valley State University graduation rate was 40%, and by the eight year mark, 45% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.

Four Year Graduation Rate  11 out of 100
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Six Year Graduation Rate  40 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  45 out of 100
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Saginaw Valley State University First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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First-Time / Full-Time CompletionsSaginaw Valley State UniversityNationwide
Four Years11%37.92%
Six Years40%46.43%
Eight Years45%47.82%

First-Time / Full-Time Saginaw Valley State University Drop Out Rates

1013 first-time / full-time students or 55% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Full-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled121.18%
Transferred72771.77%
Dropped Out27026.65%

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

1% First-Time, Part-Time
29% 6-Year Grad Rate
Good Grad Rate

First-time / part-time students at Saginaw Valley State University represent 1.07% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 29%, first-time, part-time students in the Saginaw Valley State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 35%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, 23.72% after eight years.

Six Year Graduation Rate  29 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  35 out of 100
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First-Time / Part-Time Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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First-Time / Part-Time CompletionsSaginaw Valley State UniversityNationwide
Four Years1%14.37%
Six Years29%21.59%
Eight Years35%23.72%

First-Time / Part-Time Saginaw Valley State University Drop Out Rates

20 first-time / part-time students or 65% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled00.00%
Transferred1155.00%
Dropped Out945.00%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

27% Returning, Full-Time
48% 6-Year Grad Rate
Average Grad Rate

775 Saginaw Valley State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 26.71% of the students in the class of 2015.

Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.

With a six year graduation rate of 48%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average for students in this category.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 51%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.

Six Year Graduation Rate  48 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  51 out of 100
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Saginaw Valley State University Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Full-Time CompletionsSaginaw Valley State UniversityNationwide
Four Years0%49.57%
Six Years48%53.83%
Eight Years51%55.07%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Saginaw Valley State University Drop Out Rates

381 non first-time / part-time students or 49% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled102.62%
Transferred24464.04%
Dropped Out12733.33%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

9% Returning, Part-Time
44% 6-Year Grad Rate
Good Grad Rate

250 Saginaw Valley State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 8.62% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 44%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 47%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.

Six Year Graduation Rate  44 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  47 out of 100
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Saginaw Valley State University Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Part-Time CompletionsSaginaw Valley State UniversityNationwide
Four Years0%30.46%
Six Years44%36.03%
Eight Years47%37.80%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Saginaw Valley State University Drop Out Rates

133 non first-time / part-time students or 53% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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Returning / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled32.26%
Transferred7757.89%
Dropped Out5339.85%

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