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Spring Arbor University

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Spring Arbor, Michigan 49283-9799

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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

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37%Acceptance
1072SAT Avg
990Students
11:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$51,732Earnings 10yr
$20,899Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Spring Arbor University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate37.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1072

Reading & Writing
470595
Math
465570

ACT Score Range

Composite
1725

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

37.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1072

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,899

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$24,724

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (81)

Student Life

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%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate59.9%
Freshman Retention73.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,592
8 Years$48,600
10 Years$51,732

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,700
Men
$52,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Cougars

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

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)

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