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Overview

A public university in the Great Lakes Bay region with general education emphasizing quantitative reasoning, writing, and integrative learning.

Location
University Center, Saginaw County, MI
Founded
1963
Sector
Public 4-Year
IPEDS Unit ID
172051

Academic Profile

Carnegie Classification

Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs

Institution Type

State-supported bachelor's degree institution

General Education

Saginaw Valley State University37 total credits (29 lower / 8 upper level). Catalog year 2026-2027.

Transfer Information

Saginaw Valley State University accepts Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) general education credits from participating community colleges statewide.

Transfer-in rate
19%

Primary transfer partners

  • Michigan community colleges
  • In-state two-year institutions

MTA Information

Michigan Transfer Agreement participant

Students can transfer MTA-approved general education blocks from Michigan community colleges to this institution.

Enrollment Data

Current headcount

6,800

0 vs. prior year (mock)

YearTotalUndergraduateGraduateFull-time
20206,8005,3721,4284,692
20216,8005,3721,4284,692
20226,8005,3721,4284,692
20236,8005,3721,4284,692
20246,8005,3721,4284,692

Source: ipeds · Structured for future IPEDS import

Graduation Data

4-year graduation rate
41%
6-year graduation rate
53%
Data source
ipeds

Updated 2023-24

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