A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SAU are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 23% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
77%
|
| Black |
10%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 617% more female students than male students enrolled at Spring Arbor University with a gender ratio of 48% women to 7% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SAU has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
7%
|
| Women |
48%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
159
|
| Women |
1,140
|
SAU serves a very low number of students outside of Michigan, with 82 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
82%
|
| Out of State |
15%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
30% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 39.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 26.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=172334 IPEDS survey data for Spring Arbor University.
Last updated February 24, 2025