SVSU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,130

Cost of attendance at Saginaw Valley State University in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,144

Cost of attendance at Saginaw Valley State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Saginaw Valley State University was $15,476. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at SVSU

SVSU net price calculator

$15,476

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Michigan and nationwide.

Michigan's average	$12,908
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of SVSU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$15,476	$444 (3%)	$11,209	$11,731	$14,690	$16,619	$17,846
2021	$15,032	$761 (5%)	$10,424	$11,674	$14,265	$16,786	$17,896
2020	$14,271	$398 (3%)	$10,522	$11,734	$14,230	$16,241	$17,540
2019	$14,669	$678 (5%)	$12,274	$12,821	$15,453	$17,368	$17,865
2018	$13,991	$484 (3%)	$12,221	$12,193	$14,906	$16,309	$16,890
2017	$14,475	$663 (5%)	$11,940	$13,022	$15,333	$16,453	$17,085
2016	$13,812	$543 (4%)	$12,508	$12,856	$14,617	$16,317	$16,798
2015	$13,269	$642 (5%)	$11,580	$12,332	$14,531	$15,889	$16,611
2014	$12,627	--	$11,596	$12,324	$14,811	$16,210	$16,440

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Saginaw Valley State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$26,036	$203	$11,130	$13,806	$1,100
2021	$26,239	$512 (2%)	$10,814	$14,349	$1,076
2020	$25,727	$1,269 (5%)	$10,814	$13,854	$1,059
2019	$24,458	$452 (2%)	$10,308	$13,115	$1,035
2018	$24,006	$880 (4%)	$9,819	$12,759	$1,428
2017	$23,126	$761 (3%)	$9,345	$12,431	$1,350
2016	$22,365	$557 (3%)	$8,968	$12,147	$1,250
2015	$21,808	$553 (3%)	$8,691	$11,882	$1,235
2014	$21,255	$2	$8,423	$11,612	$1,220
2013	$21,253	--	$8,120	$11,933	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does SVSU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,233 dormitories available to its students at $4,608 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at SVSU is $512 per month.
Does SVSU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at SVSU for one academic year is $4,150, which works out to $461 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: SVSU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,100.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, SVSU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,200

If living off-campus, with family: $2,700

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,700
How much is SVSU application fees?: SVSU does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: SVSU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Saginaw Valley State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$371	$656
For out-of-state students	$871	$1,234

Housing and Meal

Saginaw Valley State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Saginaw Valley State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,150	$4,608	N/A	2,233
2021	$4,050	$4,518	N/A	2,237
2020	$3,950	$4,430	N/A	2,471
2019	$3,850	$4,380	N/A	2,450
2018	$3,730	$5,000	N/A	2,426
2017	$3,650	$4,870	N/A	2,709
2016	$3,580	$4,750	N/A	2,718

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Saginaw Valley State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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