Spring Arbor University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,097
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	60%
Students retention rate	80%
On-time graduation rate	64%

Located in Spring Arbor, Michigan, Spring Arber Unviversity is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Spring Arbor University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Spring Arber Unviversity emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Spring Arber Unviversity boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

59.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,080

Cost of attendance at Spring Arbor University in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,080

Cost of attendance at Spring Arbor University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Spring Arbor University received on average $20,810 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$20,810

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	59	28%	$4,372	$257,944
Other Federal Grant	60	29%	$6,597	$395,813
State Grant/Scholarships	92	44%	$2,690	$247,450
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	208	100%	$17,717	$3,685,156
Total Grant & Scholarships	208	100%	$20,810	$4,328,419

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Spring Arbor University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Spring Arbor University students is 64.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 67.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 60.5%.

64.5%

African American 54.2% 13 students
white 65.4% 153 students
unknown 60.0% 3 students
hispanic 71.4% 5 students
International Students 100.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 57.1% 8 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Crossroads League
Basketball Crossroads League
Track and Cross Country Crossroads League

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Spring Arbor University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Spring Arbor University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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