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Spring Arbor University

  • Private
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
51.5%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹31,95,003Out-of-state
Students
1,010Undergraduates
Students per teacher
14Student to faculty

About

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.

Admissions planning estimate

51.5% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 18%–85%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 37.33%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 37.3% (1,174/3,145; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

52 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 2,526
Offered a place 1,301
Enrolled 216

16.6% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1010-1240
4001600
ACT composite20-26
136

What a year costs

₹43,54,124 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹31,95,003
  • Housing₹10,74,582
  • Books & supplies₹84,539
Sticker price ₹43,54,124
After aid (average) ₹18,17,866

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹31,95,003
Out-of-state ₹31,95,003

Average aid awarded: ₹17,02,611 a year.

Outcomes and support

77.1%
Retention
63.5%
Graduation
74%
Get financial aid
15%
From out of state

One teacher for every 14 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 69.1%
Unknown 10.3%
African American 6.6%
Hispanic 5.1%
Multiracial 3.7%
Asian 1.2%
Native American 0.4%

6 programmes

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Postbachelor's certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Bible/Biblical Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biological and Physical Sciencesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Engineering Physicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Human Services, Generalbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesbachelor
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministriesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Religious Music and Worshipbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Sciences, Otherbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor
Urban Studies/Affairsbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate51.52%
Total Applicants2526
Admitted Applicants1301
Enrolled Applicants216
Application Fee₹2,818
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1010
SAT Composite 75th %1240
ACT Composite 25th %20
ACT Composite 75th %26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹31,95,003
Out-of-State Tuition₹31,95,003
Average Housing Cost₹10,74,582
Books & Supplies₹84,539
Average Net Price₹18,17,866
Students Receiving Aid74%
Average Aid Awarded₹17,02,611
Out-of-State Students15%

Student Body Diversity

African American6.63%
Asian1.19%
Hispanic5.05%
White69.11%
Multiracial3.66%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0.00
International3.66%
Unknown Race10.3%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate63.54%
Retention Rate77.07%
Student/Faculty Ratio14:1
Total Undergraduates1010

Contact

Street Address106 E Main St
ZIP Code49283
Phone(800) 968-0011
Websitehttps://www.springarbor.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/