SVSU Fact Sheet-Fall 2000 |
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Institutional History
SVSU was charted in 1963 to meet higher education needs in east-central Michigan. The first class of 119 students was admitted in 1964 and the school became state-assisted in 1965. Originally known as Saginaw Valley College, the institution became Saginaw Valley State College in 1975, and Saginaw Valley State University in 1987. Its 782-acre campus is located within three miles of I-75 within a triangle formed by Bay City, Midland and Saginaw.
Enrollment
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Total Headcount |
8,622 |
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Graduate |
1,534 |
17.79% |
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Undergraduate |
6,262 |
72.63% |
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Teacher Certification |
520 |
6.03% |
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Specialist |
29 |
0.34% |
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Non Degree |
277 |
3.21% |
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Full-time |
4,693 |
54.43% |
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Part-Time |
3,929 |
45.57% |
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Male |
3,232 |
37.49% |
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Female |
5,390 |
62.51% |
Race/Ethnicity
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Am Indian |
38 |
0.44% |
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Asian/PI |
61 |
0.71% |
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Black |
470 |
5.45% |
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Hispanic |
208 |
2.41% |
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White |
7,234 |
83.90% |
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International |
301 |
3.49% |
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Canadian |
34 |
0.39% |
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Multi-racial |
120 |
1.39% |
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Unknown |
156 |
1.81% |
Geographic Distribution
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Saginaw County |
2,511 |
29.12% |
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Bay County |
1,199 |
13.91% |
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Midland County |
570 |
6.61% |
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Tuscola County |
662 |
7.68% |
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Genesee County |
513 |
5.95% |
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Huron County |
292 |
3.39% |
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Macomb |
526 |
6.10% |
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Oakland |
275 |
3.19% |
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Wayne |
126 |
1.46% |
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Other Michigan |
1,551 |
17.99% |
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Other U.S. |
62 |
0.72% |
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International |
335 |
3.89% |
Age Distribution
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Under age 25: |
4,893 |
57% |
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Age 25 and over: |
3,729 |
43% |
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Average Age: |
26 |
Enrollment by College
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Arts and Behavioral Sciences |
1,614 |
18.7% |
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Business and Management |
821 |
9.5% |
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Education |
3,426 |
39.7% |
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Science, Engineering and Technology |
1,206 |
14.0% |
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C.M. Lange Nursing and Health |
479 |
5.6% |
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Undeclared |
799 |
9.3% |
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Non-Degree |
277 |
3.2% |
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Applied Studies
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Fine
Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor
of Professional Accountancy
Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of
Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Social Work
Master of Arts in Communication and Multimedia
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Arts in
Organization, Leadership, and Administration
Master of Science
Master of
Science in Technological Processes
Master of Business
Administration
Master of Education
Master of Science in
Nursing
Specialist in Education
Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy
Education
American Chemical Society
American Medical
Association
American Society of Clinical Pathologists
Council of Social
Work Education
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher
Education
National League for Nursing
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Baccalaureate |
16,549 |
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Graduate |
5,324 |
Faculty
Most of SVSU's 227 full-time faculty hold the highest degrees in their field
(usually doctorates). They teach at all grade levels in classes that average 23
students.
Financial Aid
SVSU offers a full range of financial assistance to students, including
- Need-based grants, loans and scholarships
- Scholarships based on academic and other achievements
- College Work-Study employment
- Cooperative Education employment
- Internships in selected majors
Financial Operations 1999-2000
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Total Revenues: |
$69.9 million |
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Total Expenditures: |
$67.4 million |
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Capital Outlay: |
$11.3 million |
Tuition and Fees 2000-2001
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Application fee: |
$25 |
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Tuition and Fees: |
$120.25 per credit hour for Michigan undergraduates |
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Room and Board: |
$5,015 per year for Residence Halls and Apartments |
Athletics
SVSU is a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference.
There are nine intercollegiate sports open to men and nine to
women.
SVSU is an NCAA Division II school.