University Center, MI · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Saginaw Valley State University (in-state) | $12,930 | — |
| MI average | $18,073 | -28% |
| National average | $18,082 | -28% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $12,930 | $51,720 |
| Out-of-state | $30,450 | $121,800 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Saginaw Valley State University ranks 35 by in-state tuition among the 96 MI colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 135% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Saginaw Valley State University | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Baker College | $13,000 |
| Baker College of Cadillac | $13,000 |
| Baker College of Jackson | $13,000 |
| Baker College of Muskegon | $13,000 |
In-state tuition at Saginaw Valley State University is $12,930 per year; out-of-state students pay $30,450.
Saginaw Valley State University in-state tuition is 28% below the MI average of $18,073.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Saginaw Valley State University is 28% below that.
$12,930 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Saginaw Valley State University comes to about $51,720 for an in-state student and $121,800 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Saginaw Valley State University ranks 35 out of the 96 MI colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.