SVSU has the lowest tuition and fees cost of Michigan’s 15 public universities.
The following information provides some insight into the cost of an education at Saginaw Valley State University. Please use this as a guide to more accurately determine your costs. 2008 - 2009 COSTS (US Dollars)
Expenses
Per Semester
Per Year
Tuition
Room and Board*
Books
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Total
$3,029.60
*3,265.00
450.00
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$6,744.60
$6,059.20
*6,530.00
900.00
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$13,489.20
*Room & board cost will vary depending on housing option chosen.
Tuition is based on a $201.80 per credit hour rate for Michigan residents taking undergraduate courses.
A General Service Fee of $10.75 and technology fee of $3.85 is assessed to each credit hour taken.
Costs shown reflect a 14 credit hour schedule.
Students on average take between 12 and 15 credits each semester.
A pace of 15 or 16 credits per semester is required to complete most degrees in four years.
Tuition/Cost for the 2008-2009 academic year
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Michigan Resident (prices per credit hour)
Undergraduate Courses: $201.80
Undergraduate - Professional Program Courses: $275.90
Upper division level courses in Business & Management, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Nursing and Occupational Therapy.
Graduate Courses: $359.15
Non-Resident (prices per credit hour)
Undergraduate Courses: $481.75
Undergraduate - Professional Program Courses: $532.00
Upper division level courses in Business & Management, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Nursing and Occupational Therapy.
Graduate Courses: $688.60
Mandatory Fees
General Service Fee: $10.75
Technology Fee: $3.85
Other Fees
Academic Computing Fee: $46.50 per course
The Academic Computing Fee is applied to courses that require the use of computers in either specialized or general labs.
Application Fee: $25
A non-refundable application fee(check or money order payable to SVSU) must accompany the application for admissions. Please include your social security number on you check or money order.
Auditor: Tuition Rate
Credit by Examination: Tutition Rate
Late Registration Fee: $150
Listener’s Permit: $85 per course
Transcript: $5 for official copy; $1 for student copy
If you have any questions regarding courses or cost of off-campus classes, please contact the office of Admissions at 989-964-4200. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Room and Board / Residence Halls
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Resident Hall students should also plan for miscellaneous items not included in general educational costs. It is recommended to add $200 to $300 per semester for incidentals, such as snacks, gas, toiletries, movies, laundry, supplies, and other personal expense.
First Year Suites Room and Board rates for the 2008-2009 academic year
(per semester)
19 Meals per week + $100 per semester=$3,415
Provides approximately 285 meals at the all you care to eat facility plus $100 in the declining balance account to use at the other on campus dining facilities for the semester.
13 Meals per week + $200 per semester=$3,265
Provides approximately 195 meals at the all you care to eat facility plus $200 in the declining balance account to use at the other on campus dining facilities for the semester.
10 Meals per week + $425 per semester=$3,415
Provides approximately 150 meals at the all you care to eat facility plus $425 in the declining balance account to use at the other on campus dining facilities for the semester.
Meals are offered at the RFoC in SVSU’s Doan Center, Einstein’s Eatery, Apple Slice and Java City/C-Store. Web site
The RFoC facility provides home style entrees, grilled foods, pizza, deli sandwiches as well as a soup and salad bar.
Regional Education Center’s Apple Slice provides soups, deli sandwiches and salads.
Einstein’s Eatery houses the retail food court.
Housing rates for the 2008-2009 academic year
Prices are based on room only.
Several meal plan options are available for an additional cost (see above).
Detailed information can be obtained by calling the SVSU Housing & Auxiliary Operations Office at (989) 964-4257.
To qualify for apartment residency, students must be 21 years of age or have completed 48 credit hours.
LIVING CENTER for the 2008-2009 academic year (per semester)
Double/Triple Efficiency: $1,925.00
Single Bedroom: $2,250.00
UNIVERSITY VILLAGE for the 2008-2009 academic year (per semester)
Single Bedroom: $2,360.00
Single Efficiency: $2,700.00