by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Saginaw Valley State University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Saginaw Valley State University were $12,930 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $30,450. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,930 | $30,450 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $12,930 | $30,450 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would Saginaw Valley State University cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Saginaw Valley State University prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Saginaw Valley State University sits above the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Saginaw Valley State University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Saginaw Valley State University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,130 | $26,144 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,565 | $27,164 |
| One Year Ago | $12,240 | $28,752 |
| Most Recent Year | $12,930 | $30,450 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Saginaw Valley State University has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 5.9%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $32,248 for the coming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 5.13%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $13,592. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 5.22%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $32,038.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $13,592 | $32,038 |
| In 2 Years | $14,288 | $33,709 |
| In 3 Years | $15,020 | $35,467 |
| In 4 Years | $15,790 | $37,317 |
| In 5 Years | $16,599 | $39,264 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $138,531, versus roughly $58,690 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at Saginaw Valley State University, check out the Saginaw Valley State University Financial Aid page.
