Spring Arbor University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Spring Arbor, MI
3.2 4 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,441

Location Spring Arbor, Michigan
Website arbor.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small Suburban
Religious Affiliation Free Methodist

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Spring Arbor University is a private Free Methodist institution located in Spring Arbor, Michigan, approximately 80 miles west of Detroit and 8 miles southwest of Jackson. Established in 1873 as a seminary, the institution evolved into a junior college in 1923 and achieved full university status in 1994. The 100-acre rural campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings surrounded by wooded areas and open spaces, with most undergraduate students residing in on-campus housing. The university maintains its Christian liberal arts focus while offering undergraduate programs in education, business, nursing, and social work, along with graduate programs including an MBA and Master of Social Work. As a member of the NAIA, Spring Arbor fields athletic teams known as the Cougars, competing primarily in the Crossroads League.

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Ratings

SAU is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Spring Arbor University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1010/1240
GPA 3.61

Acceptance Rate

51.5%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 16.5%
Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$34,014

Costs for Spring Arbor University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$34,014
Books and Supplies		$900
Other Fees		$670
Room and Board		$11,440
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,880
Total One Year Cost		$48,904

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Student 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 majors at Spring Arbor University are Business, Work and Family Studies, and Health Professions. 31% of students major in Business, 14% in Work and Family Studies, and 11% in Health Professions.