Saginaw Valley State University

It is moderately difficult to get into Saginaw Valley State University. Saginaw Valley State University admitted 78% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 5,878 students applied to Saginaw Valley State University and 4,577 were admitted.

Consult with Saginaw Valley State University's admissions department to confirm any application fees and information.

Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Saginaw Valley State University's admissions stats.

Saginaw Valley State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	19%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

Saginaw Valley State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Saginaw Valley State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Considering Applying Early to Saginaw Valley State University?

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Saginaw Valley State University does not offer early decision or early action.

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Transferring to Saginaw Valley State University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Saginaw Valley State University

Saginaw Valley State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Saginaw Valley State University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Saginaw Valley State University

Curious about the factors that are considered by Saginaw Valley State University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Considered

Make sure to check with Saginaw Valley State University for more information on admission factors.

Saginaw Valley State University Application Requirements

To apply to Saginaw Valley State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Saginaw Valley State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	Students with a 2.749 and lower cumulative high school GPA will be reviewed using other criteria.?Students may be asked to submit additional documents as needed once their application is submitted
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Saginaw Valley State University?

Students admitted to Saginaw Valley State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 60% submitted a class rank. At Saginaw Valley State University 19% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 46% were in the top 25% and 78% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Saginaw Valley State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	16%
3.75 and 3.99	23%
3.50 and 3.74	17%
3.25 and 3.49	14%
3.00 and 3.24	11%
2.50 and 2.9	15%
2.00 and 2.49	4%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Saginaw Valley State University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Saginaw Valley State University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Saginaw Valley State University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Saginaw Valley State University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Saginaw Valley State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Saginaw Valley State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Saginaw Valley State University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Saginaw Valley State University.

Does Saginaw Valley State University accept transfer credits?

✅ Saginaw Valley State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Saginaw Valley State University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Saginaw Valley State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Saginaw Valley State University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Saginaw Valley State University?

✅ Saginaw Valley State University is not test optional.

What is Saginaw Valley State University's acceptance rate?

✅ Saginaw Valley State University has an acceptance rate of 78%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Saginaw Valley State University?

❌ Saginaw Valley State University does not offer early decision.

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