SAU Admission Requirements
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SAU Admission Overview
SAU admission requirements are competitive. Last year SAU admitted 51.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.61 GPA (A-) and SAT 1010-1240. SAU is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
SAU is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
SAU Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Average
Admission difficulty for Spring Arbor University
Acceptance Rate
The SAU acceptance rate is 51.5%. Last year, 1,302 of 2,527 applicants were admitted. That is the 3rd lowest acceptance rate in Michigan.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into SAU and can you get accepted?
SAU is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Spring Arbor University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.61. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
SAU GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.61Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.61
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at SAU typically have around a 3.61 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. SAU is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #13 in Michigan for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
SAU SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1010-1240Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
4%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 540
- Math 470
- Composite 1010
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 630
- Math 610
- Composite 1240
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at SAU typically score around a 1130 SAT (middle 50% 1010–1240) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 64th percentile nationally. SAU ranks #13 in the state of Michigan for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1010 to 1240
SAT policy
SAU is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1130 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
SAU ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
Not ReportedFreshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
-25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
86% of Spring Arbor University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 50% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Spring Arbor University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Spring Arbor University is $30.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
SAU is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 51.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.61 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1010-1240); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Other Colleges to Apply To
Students applying to Spring Arbor University often consider these colleges
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=172334.
GPA calculator: Spring Arbor University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026