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Saginaw Valley State University Women's Softball

Welcome to the Saginaw Valley State University women's softball recruiting profile. Saginaw Valley State competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference from University Center, Michigan. Led by head coach Ryan Schalk, Saginaw Valley State University pairs a 72% acceptance rate with a 48% graduation rate and a $11,546 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
24
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
7,637
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
72%
State
Michigan
City
University Center
Address
7400 Bay Rd
Staff
Ryan Schalk
Head Coach

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 69% of games over the last five seasons.

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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 62% of D2 women's softball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
78%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
48%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$43,530
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$51,955
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 75% of D2 women's softball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$12,930
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$30,450
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$10,450
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$11,546
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 94% of D2 women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$581,072
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$218,580
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (989) 964-4000

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