Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Saginaw Valley State University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

How many Saginaw Valley State University first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore Saginaw Valley State University retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.

• Saginaw Valley State University Retention Rate
• Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Rate
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
• Saginaw Valley State University Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Saginaw Valley State University Retention Rate

The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.

With 77% students making it past their freshmen year, Saginaw Valley State University has freshmen retention rates above the national average.

Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.

When looking at just colleges and universities in Michigan, the average is 70.80%.

Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Rates

How many of the estimated 1,228 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?

Four years after beginning their degree, 11% of those students had graduated. By 2017, six years after starting their degree, 42% of the students had graduated and after eight years 47% of this class completed their degree.

The official graduation rate of Saginaw Valley State University is 42%. This is the percentage of students who completed their degree within 150% of the published time. That means six years for a standard bachelor's degree program.

The average length of time it takes an Saginaw Valley State University undergraduate student to complete their bachelor's degree is 4.84 years.

Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Saginaw Valley State University Drop Out Rate

Approximately 1547 students or 53% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 1547 students who did not complete their degree?

• 12 are still enrolled.

• 1059 transferred to another institution.

• Saginaw Valley State University lost contact with the remaining 459 who we assumed dropped out.

Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

First-time, full-time students, under the age of 25 are known as traditional students. These students are more likely to graduate in four years than so called 'non-traditional' students that includes part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. Some schools cater to non-traditional students and it may affect their overall graduation rates.

Traditional Students:

First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.

Non-Traditional Students:

Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.

The majority of students at Saginaw Valley State University are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.

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First-Time / Full-Time Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Saginaw Valley State University represent 64% of the students in the class of 2015, and 60.18% of Saginaw Valley State University bachelor's degree graduations.

With a four-year graduation rate of 11%, first-time students in the Saginaw Valley State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.

After six years, the Saginaw Valley State University graduation rate was 40%, and by the eight year mark, 45% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.

Saginaw Valley State University First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Saginaw Valley State University Drop Out Rates

1013 first-time / full-time students or 55% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 12 are still enrolled.

• 727 transferred to another institution.

• Saginaw Valley State University lost contact with the remaining 270 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Saginaw Valley State University represent 1.07% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six-year graduation rate of 29%, first-time, part-time students in the Saginaw Valley State University class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 35%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, 23.72% after eight years.

First-Time / Part-Time Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Saginaw Valley State University Drop Out Rates

20 first-time / part-time students or 65% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 11 transferred to another institution.

• Saginaw Valley State University lost contact with the remaining 9 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

775 Saginaw Valley State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 26.71% of the students in the class of 2015.

Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.

With a six year graduation rate of 48%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average for students in this category.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 51%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.

Saginaw Valley State University Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Saginaw Valley State University Drop Out Rates

381 non first-time / part-time students or 49% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 10 are still enrolled.

• 244 transferred to another institution.

• Saginaw Valley State University lost contact with the remaining 127 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

250 Saginaw Valley State University students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 8.62% of the students in the class of 2015.

With a six year graduation rate of 44%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average.

After eight years, the graduation rate was 47%.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.

Saginaw Valley State University Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Saginaw Valley State University Drop Out Rates

133 non first-time / part-time students or 53% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 3 are still enrolled.

• 77 transferred to another institution.

• Saginaw Valley State University lost contact with the remaining 53 who we assumed dropped out.

More Resources:

• An Explanation of Freshman Retention Rates.

• How Common is it to Transfer to a Different College?

• Are Non-Traditional Students Less Likely to Graduate?

• How Many People Drop-Out of College?

• How Average Time to Graduate Can Affect the Value of Your Degree.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics

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