Spring Arbor University: Review & Facts

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Spring Arbor University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,400 students enrolled. This school was established in 1873 and is the only institution located in Spring Arbor, Michigan.

Spring Arbor University is affiliated with Free Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Spring Arbor University.

Majors
Offered
83
Spring Arbor University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 83 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Social Work, Education, Management, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Spring Arbor University is relatively low at 68% (close to Michigan average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
68%
Fair
The graduation rate at Spring Arbor University is average: 64%.

Student to faculty ratio at Spring Arbor University is good -- 10:1. Find out more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high, $31,100 per year. The additional fees at Spring Arbor University beyond tuition are about $700, which comes to a total of $31,800 per year.

Read the details about Spring Arbor University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
47%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 2,312 applications were submitted and 1,094 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to become a student at this school.

This college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Spring Arbor University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,900
Medium
Spring Arbor University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Spring Arbor University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Spring Arbor University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,000 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: about $4,900 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Spring Arbor University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Spring Arbor University appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Spring Arbor University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Spring Arbor University
106 E. Main St
Spring Arbor, Michigan
49283-9799, USA
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