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Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, MI · Rural · 1,010 students
Website Common App Scorecard
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$19,353
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
61%
Graduation rate
54% typical
$51,732
Earnings 10 years on
$55,177 typical
52%
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Spring Arbor University is a private, Christ-centered liberal arts institution in southern Michigan best known for its strong programs in nursing, education, social work, and business. Campus life is anchored in a tight-knit, faith-integrated community where students participate in chapel services, community outreach, and competitive NAIA Cougar athletics. A distinctive hallmark of the SAU experience is its required Cross Cultural Studies program, which guarantees that every undergraduate completes an immersive domestic or international cultural trip before graduating.

Wikipedia:Spring Arbor University (SAU) is a private Free Methodist university in Spring Arbor, Michigan. Developing from an earlier academy and junior college, in 1963 it began offering bachelor's degrees. Attaining university status in 1994, it is the second-largest evangelical Christian university in Michigan. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Location
Spring Arbor, MI, 49283-9799 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
DTW · Detroit
62 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$34,014
Housing & food (on campus)$11,440
Books & supplies$900
Cost of attendance$44,703
Average net price$19,353
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$34,014
Housing & food (on campus)$11,440
Books & supplies$900
Cost of attendance$44,703
Average net price$19,353
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$14,530
$30–48k
$15,697
$48–75k
$16,197
$75–110k
$19,358
$110k+
$21,370
Grants from the school
98% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $19,922
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
61%
Within 4 yrs
48%
Back for yr 2
77%
Transferred
27%
Pell students: 51.7% · others: 67.9% 
8 yrs after starting
63% graduated · 25% transferred · 11% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$45,592
10 yrs after entry$51,732
Debt
Median at graduation$26,375
Monthly payment$280
Middle 50% owe$11k–$27.5k
90th percentile$34,484
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
52%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1170
R 540–630 · M 470–610
SAT middle 50%: 1010–1240
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 49.4% · women 52.6% 
Yield: 16.5% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 35%Women 65%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
29%
First-gen
35%
Family income
$52,494
Independent
45%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
26.0
Part-time
11%
Where first-years come from
In state (MI)
81.9%
Out of state
14.9%
International
3.3%

Most out-of-state first-years from: IN 11 · OH 8 · IL 3 · PA 2 · WY 2

Race & ethnicity
White
69%
Hispanic
5%
Black
7%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
10%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division II
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$45,592
After 10 yrs
$51,732
Social Work78
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing54
Business Administration, Management and Operations34
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities27
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness16
Finance and Financial Management Services16
Biology, General11
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas10
Psychology, General9
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods7
Fine and Studio Arts7
Music7
Accounting and Related Services7
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries6
Computer Science5
History5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$31M
Full-time faculty
27%
Faculty salary
$6,316/mo
Teaching spend
$5,867
per student
Federal loans
55%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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