About Spring Arbor University

Founded in 1873, Spring Arbor University. is a Private college. Located in Michigan, which is a city setting in Michigan, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 2,203 full time undergraduate students, and 1,138 full time graduate students.

The Spring Arbor University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 108 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Spring Arbor University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate71%
Application Deadline
Application Fee30
SAT Range840-1190
ACT Range19-25

Admissions at SAU are considered Selective, with ,55% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 19 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

74% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 41% were in the top quarter, and 20% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Spring Arbor University.

5%
“We”re apathetic”
45%
“We know about current events and vote”
45%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
5%
“We save it for the classroom”
5%
“Sometimes, but not often”
40%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
50%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
15%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
85%
“I feel extremely safe”
13%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
31%
“We bought the gear”
56%
“We live for the big game”
11%
“It”s not really our thing”
11%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
53%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
26%
“We”re a very artistic group”
5%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
20%
“They keep regular office hours”
70%
“They”re always available”
90%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
5%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
5%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
60%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
35%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
5%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
50%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
45%
“There might be people who do”
5%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
5%
“We”re apathetic”
45%
“We know about current events and vote”
45%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
5%
“We save it for the classroom”
5%
“Sometimes, but not often”
40%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
50%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
15%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
85%
“I feel extremely safe”
13%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
31%
“We bought the gear”
56%
“We live for the big game”
11%
“It”s not really our thing”
11%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
53%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
26%
“We”re a very artistic group”
5%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
20%
“They keep regular office hours”
70%
“They”re always available”
90%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
5%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
5%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
60%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
35%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
5%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
50%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
45%
“There might be people who do”
5%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    180 Students rated on-campus housing 4.1 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    115 Students rated off-campus housing 2.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    190 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    207 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    207 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 72 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    207 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    208 Students rated local services 3.7 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    206 Students rated academics 3.8 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

Spring Arbor University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Spring Arbor University?

19 Students rated Spring Arbor University

Eli - 02/20/2020

Spring Arbor University is an amazing college based on the pursuit of a significant impact on society through the teachings of Jesus Christ. All of the students are devoted not only to their education, but also to the people around them, and sharing their faith in Christ. The professors are all dedicated to their jobs, constantly available to help students with their work, as well as mentor them through life. Overall, Spring Arbor is truly a great college that promotes significance and attempts to provide all of their students with opportunities that will help them throughout their lives outside of college.

Hannah - 03/19/2019

I love Spring Arbor University. It is a place of extreme growth and community. Spring Arbor is a place for deep friendship that is supported by intentional campus events to cultivate these relationships. It is a liberal arts school that pushes cross knowledge across different fields. This pushes students to excel in the work place. I love this school, and I wouldn't go anywhere else.

Emily - 12/26/2018

I love the community at Spring Arbor. As an athlete, I really appreciate the support from my student body. The professors here are generally super helpful. I've only just transferred into the Gainey school of Business but the whole department has been nothing but welcoming. Almost everyone person is rooting for your success here and wants to help you get there. I've had many sit down meetings with a career advisor who has helped me create a resume and look for internship/job opportunities. Another amazing tool that I've been able to utilize is the alumni network. Spring Arbor sets up relationships between current students and past students who are already successful in the field. The only complaints I have with the school are related to its outdatedness. The facilities and the rules are outdated. First, the facilities, our science facility could use a facelift. We don't have the most up to date equipment HOWEVER we do graduate some of the top science related majors in the country. Another is the rules, there are very few places that students of all genders can be at the same time. This a very small, extremely inconvenient problem. Our "open hours" are one day during the week and then a few hours each day on the weekend. Especially because campus is small and in the middle of nowhere, I think that the open hours should be changed to a more reasonable amount.

Molly - 09/11/2018

I visited Spring Arbor on a college campus tour and really loved it! It was so awesome! Everyone was so nice and helpful, so genuine. I am truly considering going there and really think other should too! It's a great school! No complaints. Very impressed!

Spring Arbor University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Spring Arbor University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Spring Arbor University is 71%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    It is going to be fine. It is a lot more work and you will sleep a lot loss but you will be able to do it. Save money and get ready for a good time.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I think that this school puts more importance on getting incoming students and not on the ones currently attending, this shows in our low retention rates.

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  4. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Spring Arbor is a Christian Liberal Arts university with a strong spiritual and academic focus, but more than that, it is a place of community, a place to make life-long friends, and a place to call home.

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    The experience that I have had at Spring Arbor is unique. Many students go to school to forget the lies they have been taught and thus lose the morals they were brought up with. Here though, its more about finding your morals than loosing them. Just because Spring Arbor is a Christian environment doesn?t mean that the students live in a stereotypical bubble. I feel like a lot of the students here have already lived lives that they aren't proud of and therefore they are driven to change. They are here because they haven?t given up hope.

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  6. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I would have known the little availability of work. Spring Arbor is not a busy town whatsoever and there are only so many jobs on campus. Even then, you do not get a lot of hours to work, so it's hard to make money.

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  7. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    The greatest issue that I see are the few people who we aren't reaching. I have started to notice the few quiet people out there, who aren't exactly on the same page as everybody else. I myself am naturally introverted and its a constant struggle for me. What I?m saying is that I understand how these people feel. I wish they could have more friends and that people would go out of their way to include them in things. I feel inferior because I can see this and yet I too am afraid to talk to them.

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  8. Describe the students at your school.

    Community based, we have lots of group projects and study groups and we all try to help each other out.

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  9. What kind of person should attend this school?

    a mature learner

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  10. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    I would have to say for me the only thing that I find frustrating is the commute to school it takes me an hour to get to my school. I have to drive for a while and when I get done with my class it's late so when I get home I have no time to do anything other than go to bed. I also have no time at nite to spend with my family because I get home so late.

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  11. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The community.

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  12. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Spring Arbor Univeristy is unique compared to the other schools I had considered because of it faith perspective. Spring Arbor University integrates a leberal arts curriculum within the broader scope of Christian faith and has a high commitment to learning and the base all foundations of wisdom and knowledge from the Bible.

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  13. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    I think Spring Arbor University is best known for their Mission Statement. "Our Christ-centered mission is to develop and empower dedicated professional educators committed to student learning in a global society." SAU offered a perfect solution to my academic woes. The 2 year degree completion program, and attending class one evening a week fit nicely into my schedule. I enjoy the small class size and easy access to every resource I could possibly need to graduate. The SAU staff and professors have supported me through the program every step of the way. I am looking forward to graduation!

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Student Body

Students

67%

female

33%

male

2,203

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,138

Total Grad Students

16%

Out-Of-State

82%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

50

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

31%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
10%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
73%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Spring Arbor University receive some sort of financial aid. 41% were awarded federal grants. While 73% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$26,730

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$800

Books and Supplies

$9,270

Room and Board

36,800

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$14,669
$30 - $48K
$16,367
$48 - $75K
$15,714
$75 - $110K
$18,257
$110K & UP
$22,888

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