Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Saginaw Valley State University is $12,240 for Michigan residents and $28,752 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 5.84% for Michigan residents and increased by 5.85% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Saginaw Valley State is $12,954 for Michigan residents and $30,433 for out-of-state students which is a 5.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 5.84% for Michigan residents and increased by 5.85% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $12,920 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 2.46% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 2.27% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Michigan schools with tuition changes from last year at Michigan colleges tuition change page.
Saginaw Valley State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$11,565 $27,164$12,610
2023-2024$12,240$28,752$12,920
Change % 2023-20245.84%5.85%2.46%
2024-2025$12,954$30,433$13,238
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Saginaw Valley State University - COA
Saginaw Valley State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Saginaw Valley State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is -$1 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $17,328 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Saginaw Valley State is $0 for Michigan residents and $9,756 for out-of-state students which is a 43.7% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
Saginaw Valley State Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$16,362 $30,778$12,610
2023-2024-$1$17,328$12,920
Change % 2023-2024-100.01%-43.70%2.46%
2024-2025-$9,756$13,238
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Saginaw Valley State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Saginaw Valley State. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $408 for Michigan residents and $958 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $0 for Michigan residents and $722 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$386$905
2023-2024$408$958
2024-2025$431$1,014
Graduate2022-2023$682$1,282
2023-2024-$722
2024-2025-$407
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Saginaw Valley State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Saginaw Valley State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Saginaw Valley State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Saginaw Valley State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Saginaw Valley State University$12,240$28,752
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor$17,228$58,072
Michigan State University$15,988$43,372
Wayne State University$14,297$30,419
Grand Valley State University$14,628$20,820
Western Michigan University$15,298$19,098

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Saginaw Valley State?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Saginaw Valley State is $52,630 for Michigan residents and $123,633 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$12,597$12,963$13,341$13,730$52,630
Out-of-State$29,590$30,452$31,339$32,252$123,633
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$12,963$13,341$13,730$14,129$54,163
Out-of-State$30,452$31,339$32,252$33,192$127,235
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$13,341$13,730$14,129$14,541$55,741
Out-of-State$31,339$32,252$33,192$34,159$130,943
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$13,730$14,129$14,541$14,964$57,364
Out-of-State$32,252$33,192$34,159$35,154$134,758
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$14,129$14,541$14,964$15,400$59,035
Out-of-State$33,192$34,159$35,154$36,179$138,685

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $111,093 for Michigan residents and $182,096 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Saginaw Valley State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$26,863$27,460$28,060$28,675$111,093
Out-of-State$43,856$44,949$46,070$47,221$182,096
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$27,460$28,072$28,687$29,317$113,569
Out-of-State$44,949$46,070$47,221$48,402$186,641
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$28,072$28,698$29,328$29,974$116,106
Out-of-State$46,070$47,221$48,402$49,615$191,308
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$28,698$29,340$29,985$30,647$118,704
Out-of-State$47,221$48,402$49,615$50,860$196,098
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$29,340$29,997$30,658$31,336$121,366
Out-of-State$48,402$49,615$50,860$52,138$201,015

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 93% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $76,133 for Michigan residents and $147,136 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Saginaw Valley State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$18,123$18,720$19,320$19,935$76,133
Out-of-State$35,116$36,209$37,330$38,481$147,136
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$18,720$19,332$19,947$20,577$78,609
Out-of-State$36,209$37,330$38,481$39,662$151,681
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$19,332$19,958$20,588$21,234$81,146
Out-of-State$37,330$38,481$39,662$40,875$156,348
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$19,958$20,600$21,245$21,907$83,744
Out-of-State$38,481$39,662$40,875$42,120$161,138
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$20,600$21,257$21,918$22,596$86,406
Out-of-State$39,662$40,875$42,120$43,398$166,055

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Saginaw Valley State University.
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Saginaw Valley State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$12,240$1,120$12,920$28,752$1,120 $12,920
Graduate$17,328 $1,120$12,920$17,328 $1,120$12,920

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