Spring Arbor University

#20 in Michigan

4-years Private College In Spring Arbor, MI

Spring Arbor University (referred to as SAU) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Spring Arbor, MI. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Spring Arbor University is $32,580. The school has a total enrollment of 2,396 and student to faculty ratio is 10.00% (10 to 1).The highest degree offered at Spring Arbor University is Doctor's degree- professional practice. It offers Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$32,580 (2023)
Acceptance Rate47.32%
Student Population2,396
Test Scores1,050 (SAT) 24 (ACT)
Graduation Rate60%
Student to Faculty Ratio10 to 1
Spring Arbor University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1960 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Spring Arbor University is $32,580 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Spring Arbor University is $8,194 for academic year 2021-2022. Spring Arbor University offers the alternative tuition plans. 77 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $17,775 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Spring Arbor University is 47.32% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.84%. The average SAT score is 1,050 and the average ACT score is 24. Spring Arbor University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 2,396 students are attending at Spring Arbor University (1,127 undergraduate students). There are 82 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 238 part-time faculty working for Spring Arbor University. The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 253 (full-time) and 257 (part-time). The graduation rate at Spring Arbor University is 60% and transfer-out rate is 28%. The retention rate is 68% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Spring Arbor University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Spring Arbor University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Spring Arbor University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Spring Arbor University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
Spring Arbor University Mission Statement
Spring Arbor University is a community of learners distinguished by our lifelong involvement in the study and application of the liberal arts, total commitment to Jesus Christ as the perspective for learning and critical participation in the contemporary world.