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Saginaw Valley State University, also known as SVSU, is located in the state of Michigan, United States. It was established on 13 November, 1963. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. SVSU is organized into the following academic divisions:
- College of Arts and Behavioral Sciences
- College of Business and Management
- College of Education
- College of Science, Engineering and Technology
- Crystal M. Lange College of Health and Human Services
Many students of SVSU have become famous. Some notable alumni of the university are Anthony J. Ceccacci, NASA Flight Director; Bart Stupak, Congressman; and James A. Barcia, Congressman, State Representative, and State Senator.
SVSU’s official mascot is known as the Cardinals.
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Campus Location7400 Bay Rd
University Center, MI 48710
USA
Main Tel: (989) 964-4000
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized suburb. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 1,159 | 67 | | Master | 461 | 20 | | Post-master's certificate | 14 | 2 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 9,662 in 2007-2008 (7,991 full-time equivalent). About 23% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 32% of the class. Undergrads are 80% of enrolled students and graduate students are 20%. About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 67% are full-time and 33% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,492 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,891 | | Room | $ 4,100 | | Board | $ 2,730 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 | | Other | $ 968 |
Financial Aid: Saginaw Valley State University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 176 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 68 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 42 |
Housing and MealsSaginaw Valley State University provides on-campus housing for 2,497 of its 7,991 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).
AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports. The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 192 male students received the aid (men were 69% of those receiving aid) and 85 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 31% of students receiving such aid) .
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 85% | | Women | 90% | | All | 88% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (3 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (191 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Finance
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (27 awarded) - Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences
DESIGN (29 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (6 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (692 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- Computer Teacher Education
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- French Language Teacher Education
- History Teacher Education
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics Teacher Education
- Reading Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
- Speech Teacher Education
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING (43 awarded) - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (16 awarded) - Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (118 awarded) - Public Administration
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (12 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (119 awarded) - Creative Writing
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- History
- International/Global Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS (4 awarded) - Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics
MEDIA (70 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (5 awarded) - Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE (2 awarded) - Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
MUSIC (1 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (112 awarded) - Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
- Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (17 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE (52 awarded) - Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Optics/Optical Sciences
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (70 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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