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Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, Michigan

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Overview

Enrollment

2,685
Spring Arbor University overview
Location Spring Arbor, Michigan
Online arbor.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small Suburban
Religious Affiliation Free Methodist
Spring Arbor University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Located in Spring Arbor, Michigan, Spring Arbor University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs.   The school has a religious affiliation with the Free Methodist faith. In the most recent statistical year 1,760 prospective students applied, and 1,055 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 231 enrolled in the school.  2,234 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 451 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $30,440 plus fees of $640. SAU is ranked 473 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

4/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

7/10

Value

SAU is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Spring Arbor University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Moderate
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SAT 980/1190
ACT 20/27
GPA 3.61

Applications Accepted

59.9% 
Spring Arbor University overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Average
Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$30,440
Costs for Spring Arbor University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$800
Other Fees$640
Room and Board $10,456
Budget for Other Expenses$1,780
Total One Year Cost$44,116

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

56% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Spring Arbor University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 31%
Work and Family Studies 14%
Health Professions 11%
Education 10%
Human Services 9%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=172334 IPEDS survey data for Spring Arbor University.

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