Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, MI

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, MI

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Tuition & Fees

$29,630

$29,630

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
4%
600-699
24%
500-599
47%
400-499
24%
300-399
1%
700-800
2%
600-699
30%
500-599
42%
400-499
26%
composite english math
30-36
23%
24-29
30%
18-23
30%
12-17
17%
30-36
4%
24-29
28%
18-23
40%
12-17
28%
30-36
15%
24-29
38%
18-23
32%
12-17
15%
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undergraduateRatios

33%

male

67%

female

1

teacher

12

students

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Moderately Selective

65%

acceptance rate

Accepted 958
Declined + 501
Total Received 1,459
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Private (nonprofit)

1,614

undergraduate students

1,719

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Social Work
  3. Business
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Codes

SAT 1732
ACT 2056

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School Facts

Spring Arbor University, founded in 1873, is a private Christian, four-year, comprehensive university. Founded by leaders of the Free Methodist Church, its 100-acre main campus is located in Spring Arbor, MI, 10 miles west of Jackson.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus enrollment 3,333
Established in 1873
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Methodist
Accredited by •  CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs)
•  CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)
•  CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  HLC Higher Learning Commission
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)

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Spring Arbor, MI

100-acre campus in Spring Arbor (population: 2,881), 10 miles west of Jackson and 45 miles south of Lansing. Branch sites in Battle Creek, Bay City, Dearborn, Flint, Gaylord, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Petoskey, and Traverse City. Major airport serves Detroit; bus and train serve Jackson.

Spring Arbor University
106 East Main Street
Spring Arbor, MI 49283-9799

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
73%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
93%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
22%
Top 1/4
50%
Top 1/2
86%
Bottom 1/2
14%
Bottom 1/4
1%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
4%
600-699
24%
500-599
47%
400-499
24%
300-399
1%
700-800
2%
600-699
30%
500-599
42%
400-499
26%
composite english math
30-36
23%
24-29
30%
18-23
30%
12-17
17%
30-36
4%
24-29
28%
18-23
40%
12-17
28%
30-36
15%
24-29
38%
18-23
32%
12-17
15%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $30
(waived if filed online)
Common application accepted no
Application deadline February 15 (priority deadline)
August 1
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required
SAT Subject Tests Not used

Moderately Selective

65%

acceptance rate

Accepted 958
Declined + 501
Total Received 1,459

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Character/ personal qualities
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered

Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Jonathan S. Bahr
Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing
P: 800 968-0011
F: 517 750-6620
admissions@arbor.edu

Financial Aid

81%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$25,524.00

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $29,030
Room $4,750
Board $2,860
Additional fees $600
Books & supplies $800
Total $38,040
Average Financial Aid - $25,524
Total with Avg. Aid $12,516

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,185,470
State $1,449,447
Institutional $11,412,887
Other external $37,395
Total $15,085,199

Non-need-based

Federal
State $55,800
Institutional
Other external $22,534
Total $78,334

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 517 750-6463
F: 517 750-6620
financialaid@arbor.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Herbert K. Rotich
Director of Financial Aid
hrotich@arbor.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
bowling
cross-country
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand)

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Athletic Directors

Ryan Cottingham (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Ryan Frost (women's)
Assistant Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Crossroads League
Mascot
Cougars
School colors
navy and gold

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Accounting/CPA
Advertising/Public Relations
Art
Arts
Biblical Studies
Biochemistry
Biology
Biology Health Careers
Biology Secondary Education
Broadcasting
Business
Business Administration
Camping Ministry
Chemistry
Chemistry Secondary Education
Children's Ministry
Christian Ministries
Clinical Sociology
Communication
Communication (online)
Computer Science
Counseling
Criminal Justice
Digital Media
Digital Media/Broadcasting
Digital Media/Video/Film
Early Childhood Education
Education
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education
English
English Education
English Literature
English/Writing
Family Studies
Finance
General Studies
Global Studies
Health/Exercise Sciences
History
History Education
International Business
Language Arts
Management Information Systems
Management/Organizational Development
Marketing
Math Elementary Education
Math Secondary Education
Mathematics
Military Science/Leadership
Music
Music Education
Nursing
Organizational Management
Pastoral Ministry
Philosophy
Physics/Mathematics
Piano Pedagogy
Political Economy
Professional Writing
Psychology
Reading
Social Sciences
Social Studies Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Speech
Spiritual Formation/Leadership
Sports Management
Teacher Education
Theological Studies
Urban Ministry
Video/Film
Visual Arts Education
Visual Communication
Youth Ministries
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Social Work
  3. Business

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine

3,333

total students

87%

in-state

13%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

48%

1,614
students

Female
67%
1,086

Male
33%
528

52%

1,719
students

Female
85%
1,468

Male
15%
251

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

70%

1,134
students

Female
67%
752

Male
33%
382

30%

480
students

Female
70%
334

Male
30%
146

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
10%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
69%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

43%

Transfer applicants accepted

55%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 10
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Kenya
South Korea
Thailand
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Heather Foster
Applications Coordinator
800 968-0011
admissions@arbor.edu

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