Saginaw Valley State University nursing
University Center, Michigan · Public. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 92.86% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | University Center | 92.86% (2025, 98 first-time takers) Board source |
The Michigan board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 166 |
| 2015 | 226 |
| 2016 | 133 |
| 2017 | 214 |
| 2018 | 233 |
| 2019 | 242 |
| 2020 | 215 |
| 2021 | 189 |
| 2022 | 208 |
| 2023 | 227 |
| 2024 | 217 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 159 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Master's degree | 30 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Post-master's certificate | 23 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Master's degree | 2 |
| Nursing Education 51.3203 | Master's degree | 1 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | 1 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 1 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | None reported |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Post-master's certificate | None reported |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist 51.3813 | Master's degree | None reported |
| Clinical Nurse Leader 51.3820 | Master's degree | None reported |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
Federal funding
9 federal awards under nursing assistance listings, fiscal year 2016 onward, totaling $10.5m. Awards are made to the institution; amounts are award values from USAspending.gov.
| Amount | Program | Period | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5.4m | Advanced Nursing Education 93.247 | 2017-07-01 to 2027-06-30 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| $1.6m | Advanced Nursing Education 93.247 | 2017-07-01 to 2019-06-30 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| $1.5m | Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention 93.359 | 2016-07-01 to 2019-06-30 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| $1.0m | Advanced Nursing Education 93.247 | 2014-07-01 to 2017-06-30 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| $464k | Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention 93.359 | 2016-07-01 to 2021-06-30 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| $185k | Advanced Nursing Education 93.247 | 2018-09-26 | through WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY |
| $183k | Advanced Nursing Education 93.247 | 2017-06-13 | through WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY |
| $182k | Advanced Nursing Education 93.247 | 2016-10-24 | through WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY |
| $0 | Advanced Nursing Education 93.247 | 2014-07-01 to 2018-06-30 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
From Saginaw Valley State University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the program emphasizes evidence-based practice, compassionate patient care, and critical judgment skills.”
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NCLEX
“SVSU Students Stand Out With A 99% First-Time NCLEX® Pass Rate In 2026, nearly every SVSU nursing graduate passed the national licensure exam on their first attempt .”
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Simulation
“Our state-of-the-art simulation labs integrate hands-on experience into every semester, helping you build essential skills in a safe, supportive environment.”
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Clinical placements
“With clinical placements at sites such as public health departments and regional medical centers for acute care, and study abroad experiences, you’ll not only graduate from SVSU with professional nursing knowledge and skills, but also with connections and a strong sense of direction.”
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Admission
“Do all the prerequisite nursing courses have to be completed by the application deadline date?”
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