Campus & Student Life at Saginaw Valley State University

Home to about 7,203 undergraduates in 2020, Saginaw Valley State University is a public university located in University Center, Michigan. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Saginaw Valley State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Saginaw Valley State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Saginaw Valley State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Saginaw Valley State University Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at Saginaw Valley State University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Saginaw Valley State University Disability Services.

Saginaw Valley State University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Saginaw Valley State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Saginaw Valley State University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Saginaw Valley State University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Saginaw Valley State University

Saginaw Valley State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Saginaw Valley State University

There were 7,203 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,016 (83.5%). Part-time attendance was 1,187 (16.5%).

Saginaw Valley State University is Ranked #2,251 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Saginaw Valley State University is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Saginaw Valley State University #2251 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Saginaw Valley State University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Saginaw Valley State University Diversity Guide.

Saginaw Valley State University Competes in the NCAA

Saginaw Valley State University has a total of 637 student athletes, 432 men and 205 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Saginaw Valley State University Athletics