Saginaw Valley State University Acceptance Rate
University Center, Michigan · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 10,222
- Admitted
- 7,450
- Yield
- 17.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Saginaw Valley State University's acceptance rate has fallen from 80% in 2014–15 to 72.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 6,266 to 10,222 (+63%) over that period.
Its 72.9% rate makes Saginaw Valley State University more selective than about 57% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 57%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (75.5% for women vs 68.6% for men, a 6.9-point gap). Saginaw Valley State University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 17.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,266 | 5,010 | 80% | 1,507 |
| 2015–16 | 7,025 | 5,349 | 76.1% | 1,573 |
| 2016–17 | 6,700 | 5,083 | 75.9% | 1,353 |
| 2017–18 | 6,457 | 4,768 | 73.8% | 1,231 |
| 2018–19 | 7,329 | 5,672 | 77.4% | 1,577 |
| 2019–20 | 7,149 | 5,227 | 73.1% | 1,470 |
| 2020–21 | 6,881 | 6,156 | 89.5% | 1,383 |
| 2021–22 | 5,899 | 4,590 | 77.8% | 1,336 |
| 2022–23 | 9,330 | 7,125 | 76.4% | 1,337 |
| 2023–24 | 10,222 | 7,450 | 72.9% | 1,292 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,340 | 4,787 | 75.5% |
| Men | 3,879 | 2,662 | 68.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–590 | 85% |
| SAT Math | 460–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–25 | 3% |
How Saginaw Valley State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Saginaw Valley State University's acceptance rate?
Saginaw Valley State University's acceptance rate is 72.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,450 admitted of 10,222 applicants).
Is Saginaw Valley State University test optional?
Saginaw Valley State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Saginaw Valley State University?
Saginaw Valley State University received 10,222 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,450.
What SAT score do you need for Saginaw Valley State University?
Admitted students at Saginaw Valley State University typically scored 480–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 460–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Saginaw Valley State University getting harder to get into?
Saginaw Valley State University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 80% in 2014–15 to 72.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.svsu.edu/.