The real 4-year cost of Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan
Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Saginaw Valley State University went from $6,492 to $12,240, an average of 3.9% a year.
2008–2027: history and projection
| Year | Published | Projected estimate | Estimate range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $6,492 | – | – |
| 2009 | $6,900 | – | – |
| 2010 | $7,308 | – | – |
| 2011 | $7,815 | – | – |
| 2012 | $8,120 | – | – |
| 2013 | $8,423 | – | – |
| 2014 | $8,691 | – | – |
| 2015 | $8,968 | – | – |
| 2016 | $9,345 | – | – |
| 2017 | $9,819 | – | – |
| 2018 | $10,308 | – | – |
| 2019 | $10,814 | – | – |
| 2020 | $10,814 | – | – |
| 2021 | $11,130 | – | – |
| 2022 | $11,565 | – | – |
| 2023 | $12,240 | $12,240 | – |
| 2024 | – | $12,715 | $12,513–$12,917 |
| 2025 | – | $13,208 | $12,792–$13,630 |
| 2026 | – | $13,720 | $13,077–$14,384 |
| 2027 | – | $14,252 | $13,368–$15,179 |
If you pay full sticker
Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.
| Year 1 | $13,720 |
| Year 2 | $14,252 |
| Year 3 | $14,805 |
| Year 4 | $15,379 |
| 4-year total | $58,155 |
Two aid scenarios
4-year out-of-pocket total.
- $10,000/yr flat scholarship
- $18,155
- Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
- 50%-of-tuition scholarship
- $29,078
- Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.
On-campus housing & meals
Room & board (housing plus the standard meal plan), on top of tuition.
- Latest (2023)
- $11,700/ yr
- rising 3.4% / yr
- Projected 4-year add-on
- $54,379
Books & supplies typically add ~$1,200 a year (national median, not included).
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See my 4-year cost at Saginaw Valley State University4-year schools with similar prices in Michigan
Closest to Saginaw Valley State University by published tuition and fees. Similar sticker prices can still compound very differently.
- Baker College$12,810
- University of Michigan-Flint$13,566
- Northern Michigan University$13,622
- Ferris State University$14,246
- Lake Superior State University$14,266
- Central Michigan University$14,312
- Northwestern Michigan College$10,076
- University of Michigan-Dearborn$14,944
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Published figures for Saginaw Valley State University from federal IPEDS data through 2023, free to download or embed with attribution. The embed stays current as the data updates.