School Information

60.9
Total Enrollment 4,120
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 15 : 1

Spring Arbor University

http://www.arbor.edu
106 E. Main St, Spring Arbor, Michigan 49283-9799
(517) 750-1200

Spring Arbor University is committed to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and affirms the importance of learning grounded in God's Creation and in His uniquely authoritative revelation through Scripture. Spring Arbor University is committed to a liberal arts education involving the pursuit of all truth as God's truth, the development of Christian character, and the living integration of faith and learning. Spring Arbor University is committed to the value and potential of every human being as created in God's image and thus accountable to Him and responsible for effective, redemptive participation in society and culture.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Free Methodist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Spring Arbor University, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 76.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $8,785), and 72% receive loans ($8,455 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,950. Off campus it is around $6,950.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Spring Arbor University is $15,746 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,026 people applied to Spring Arbor University. Of the applicants, 78.0% were admitted (75.0% male & 80.0% female ) and 24.0% accepted (27.0% male and 23.0% female)

Of the 2,866 undergraduate students at Spring Arbor University, 31.0% are part-time. A majority (56.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 51.0% of the 1,254 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     83.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     72.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     100.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     41.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     60.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     59.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 800.968.0011
Admissions Office Email admissions@arbor.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Admissions 106 E. Main St. Spring Arbor, MI 49283-9799
Admissions Website http://www.arbor.edu/Undergraduate/admissionrequirements/index.aspx (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Spring Arbor University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Spring Arbor University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 475
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 595
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 595
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 455
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 570
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
ACT English (25th Percentile) 19
ACT English (75th Percentile) 26
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
Spring Arbor University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 12
Biochemistry 0
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 12
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 237 129
Accounting 6
Business Administration and Management, General 37
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 45
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 84
Management Information Systems, General 0
Operations Management and Supervision 194
Communication, journalism, and related programs 14 6
Advertising 3
Broadcast Journalism 1
Communication and Media Studies, Other 6
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 10
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 0
Journalism 0
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 0
Radio and Television 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 2
Computer Science 2
Education 76 69
Art Teacher Education 5
Biology Teacher Education 3
Education, Other 64
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities 8
Elementary Education and Teaching 24
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 11
History Teacher Education 1
Mathematics Teacher Education 7
Music Teacher Education 3
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
Social Studies Teacher Education 14
Special Education and Teaching, Other 5
English language and literature/letters 12
Creative Writing 4
English Language and Literature, General 7
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 1
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 0
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 132 20
Family Systems 132
Human Development and Family Studies, General 20
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 2
Spanish Language and Literature 2
Health professions and related clinical sciences 82
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 3
Nursing, Other 79
History 3
History, General 3
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics and statistics 3
Mathematics, General 3
Mathematics, Other 0
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0
Biological and Physical Sciences 0
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 17
Health and Physical Education, General 4
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 9
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 4
Philosophy and religious studies 10
Philosophy 0
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 3
Religion/Religious Studies 7
Physical sciences 4
Chemistry, General 3
Physics, Other 1
Psychology 13 152
Counseling Psychology 152
Psychology, General 13
Psychology, Other 0
Public administration and social service professions 57
Social Work 57
Security and protective services 0
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 0
Social sciences 14
Political Science and Government, General 3
Social Sciences, General 2
Sociology 9
Urban Studies/Affairs 0
Theology and religious vocations 2 19 10
Theology/Theological Studies 2 10
Youth Ministry 19
Visual and performing arts 0 24
Art/Art Studies, General 10
Design and Visual Communications, General 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
Film/Cinema Studies 3
Music, General 1
Music, Other 8
Piano and Organ 0
 
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