Saginaw Valley State University Points of Pride
Lake Huron Environmental Science Research Station
SVSU is developing plans for the new Lake Huron Environmental Science Research Station along the Saginaw Bay to support environmental education, K-12 outreach and preservation initiatives. The facility will become a center for hands-on scientific learning and community engagement.
Cardinals Stand Out
#1
Voted for Housing in the US
#2
Voted for Campus in Michigan
100+
Academic Programs to Choose From
100%
Courses Taught by Experts
#4
Nationally Ranked Moot Court Team for Undergraduate Competition
2x
Built the Fastest Race Car in the World
9 Yrs
Consecutive Awards for the Great College to Work For
3.0+ GPA
Guaranteed Scholarships For All
3.56
SVSU Ranks #5 in Michigan for Incoming Student High School GPA
Top 5
Nursing Schools in Michigan & Among the Top 10% in the U.S.
#2
First-Time Pass Rate for K-12 Teachers in Michigan
$6M
Grants of Regional Impact
98%
First-Time Pass Rate on the NCLEX®, the National Nursing Licensure Exam
100%
Pass Rate for Occupational Therapy Students on the Licensure Exam
49
Countries Sending International Students to SVSU
50
Study Abroad Countries Available
35+
Clubs & Intramural Sports
#1
Ranked Most Engaged Voting Campus
170+
Registered Student Organizations
2/3
66% of First-Year Students had Full Tuition & Fees Covered
98%
Nearly all Full-Time First-Year Students at SVSU Receive Financial Aid
$30M
SVSU Provided $26M in Institutional Aid & $4M From Donors
Stand Out Colleges
COLLEGE OF ARTS & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
- Top 20 Moot Court Team
- Theatre Students Compete at Kennedy Center Festival
- Cardinal Solutions: Interdisciplinary Marketing Projects
- 50+ Students Present at Conferences
- Alumni Attend Prestigious Graduate Schools
- Active Student Organizations and Clubs
SCOTT L. CARMONA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
- Vitito Global Leadership Program
- Consumer Behavior Lab
- AACSB Accreditation (Top 5% worldwide)
- Bloomberg Certification for All Graduates
- Garber Cardinal Business Edge Program
- International Study Opportunities
- Strong Business Core Curriculum
- High-Demand Career Pathways
- Active Student Organizations
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
- Real K-12 Classroom Experience
- 640 Hours of Classroom Training
- Alum: Superintendent of the Year 2024
- Alum: Michigan Teachers of the Year
- Gerstacker Fellowship Program
- Accelerated Certification with Residency Program
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
- American Chemical Society Certification
- State-of-the-Art Laboratories
- Twice World’s Quickest Race Car
- Reserved Seats at Top Medical Schools
- Dedicated Pre-Health Advisor
- SE&T Symposium: Real-World Problem Solving
- High Job Placement Rates
- Strong Industry Partnerships
- Innovative Research Opportunities
CRYSTAL M LANGE COLLEGE OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
- Direct Admit: Nursing & Occupational Therapy
- Nursing Program: Top 10% Nationally
- State-of-the-Art Simulation Lab
- Medical Scribe Program
- Statewide Healthcare Tuition Partnerships
- Community College Tuition Partnerships
- 100% pass rate for occupational therapy students on the licensure exam
Stand Out Designations
Stand Out Accreditations
SVSU stands out for nationally recognized academic quality. Our colleges and programs are accredited by leading organizations, confirming our commitment to excellence and student success. See the full list at our Accreditation webpage.
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