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Spring Arbor University Campus Tours & Visits — Spring Arbor, MI

Known for business — close-knit campus

Spring Arbor University is a private institution in Spring Arbor with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1072, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 990 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,732 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,899.

Established

1873

Motto

Fides, Vivens, Discens

Mascot

Cougar

Type

Private university

Conference

National Association of

Division

Division I

37%

Acceptance

1072

SAT Avg

990

Undergrads

11:1

Student : Faculty

60%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$51,732

Earnings 10yr

$20,899

Avg Net Price

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Cougars

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History & Fun Facts

•History Spring Arbor University developed in the late 20th century from a seminary founded in 1873 by leaders of the Free Methodist Church, particularly Edward Payson Hart.
•First Spring Arbor Seminary was established as a private academy for elementary and secondary grades.
•In 1923, the board of trustees voted to add a junior college to the academy.
•In 1929, the school was renamed as Spring Arbor Seminary and Junior College.
•Primary and intermediate classes were discontinued in 1930.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate37.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1072

Reading & Writing

470595

Math

465570

ACT Score Range

Composite

1725

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$32,580

Room & Board$10,960

Books & Supplies$800

Total Cost of Attendance$43,178

Average Net Price$20,899

Median Debt at Graduation$26,375

Monthly Payment (10yr)$280

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,569

$30–48K$18,940

$48–75K$18,556

$75–110K$21,635

$110K+$23,328

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

49.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.5%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$24,724

Programs (81)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate59.9%

Freshman Retention73.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,592

10 Years$51,732

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

74%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

990

Gender Split

63% / 37%

Women / Men

First Generation

35%

Pell Grant Recipients

26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 71%

Black 7%

Hispanic 6%

Asian 1%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 3%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from MI state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Detroitpop. 640K

78 mi(135 min)

Clevelandpop. 370K

155 mi(269 min)

Chicagopop. 2.7M

159 mi(276 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DTWDetroit61 mi

CLECleveland150 mi

ORDChicago O'Hare173 mi

Distance to Cities

Detroit, MI78 mi

~2h 15m drive

Cleveland, OH155 mi

~4h 29m drive

Chicago, IL159 mi

~4h 36m drive

Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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Varsity Sports — Cougars

History & Fun Facts

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Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine

Cleary University

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SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (81)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

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Distance to Cities

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