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Ranks 772nd overall and 19th in Michigan

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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Spring Arbor, MI 49283-9799

Surrounding communitySmall suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. under 100,000)
Total Population3,110 (2,445 urban / 665 rural)
Households963 (2.46 people per house)
Families651 (3.04 people per family)
Pop. — African American42
Pop. — Asian32
Pop. — Pacific Islander9
Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native23
Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)3,013
Pop. — Other22
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate professional (business dominant)
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
EnrollmentMajority undergraduate
Size & SettingSmall four-year, highly residential

General Characteristics

Highest offeringMaster's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionNo

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force YesYes / No / No
Study AbroadYes
Weekend CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Spring Arbor University?

Ranks 1018th for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition $17,820 $17,820 $17,820
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $540 $540 $540
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $450 $450 $450
FT Graduate Tuition $4,668 $4,668 $4,668
FT Graduate Required Fees $230 $230 $230
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $404 $404 $404
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $26,902 $26,902 $26,902
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $27,212 $27,212 $27,212
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $20,532 $20,532 $20,532

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $16,666 trend  $18,360 $16,666 trend  $18,360 $16,666 trend  $18,360
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $625 trend  $660
On-Campus – Room & Board $5,810 trend  $6,370
On-Campus – Other Expenses $1,427 trend  $1,512
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $6,113 trend  $6,680
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $1,427 trend  $1,512
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $1,427 trend  $1,512

Admission Details

Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$30
Graduate Application Fee$40
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 1,504 (514 male / 990 female)
Admitted 1,171 (403 male / 768 female)
Admission rate 78%
First-time Enrollment 340 (128 male / 212 female)
FT Enrollment 339 (128 male / 211 female)
PT Enrollment 1 (N/A male / 1 female)
Total Enrollment3,715

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Spring Arbor University use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsNo
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Required / Required
College Prep. CompletionRecommended
RecommendationsRequired
Formal competency demoRecommended
Admission test scoresRequired
TOEFLRequired
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Spring Arbor University accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceYes
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NAIA, NCCAA
NAIA / NCCAA Basketball Conference Mid-Central College Conference
NAIA / NCCAA Baseball Conference Mid-Central College Conference
NAIA / NCCAA Track & Field Conference Mid-Central College Conference

ACT Test Admission

Ranks 550th for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting ACT results 92%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 25
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 24
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 25

SAT Test Admission

Ranks 478th for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting SAT results 13%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 470 / 600
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 460 / 600
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 930 / 1200

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
Career PlacementYes
On-Campus Day CareNo
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
Dorm Capacity1,060
Meals per Week19
Room Fee$2,980
Board Fee$3,390

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

Spring Arbor University Ranks 2418th for the average student loan amount.

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $5,088 98 pie   31%
State & Local Grant Aid $3,040 231 pie   73%
Institutional Grant Aid $7,175 312 pie   99%
Student Loan Aid $4,234 249 pie   79%
Any financial aid type   313 pie   99%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Spring Arbor University?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
141327
Black Non-Hispanic
89269358
Hispanic
295382
Asian / Pacific Islander
72431
American Indian / Alaskan Native
21012
White Non-Hispanic
9812,1383,119
Race Unknown
305686
Total 1,152 2,563 3,715

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Spring Arbor University?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
268
Black Non-Hispanic
213
Hispanic
1N/A1
Asian / Pacific Islander
N/AN/AN/A
American Indian / Alaskan Native
N/AN/AN/A
White Non-Hispanic
81123204
Race Unknown
N/AN/AN/A
Total 86 130 216

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Spring Arbor University.

  Men Women Total
69 133 202
26 102 128
18 96 114
37 61 98
N/A 57 57

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Accounting 6 1 7
Art Teacher Education 1 5 6
Art/Art Studies, General 2 16 18
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology Teacher Education 1 1
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 1 11 13
Broadcast Journalism 3 3
Business Administration and Management, General 29 29
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 19 19
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 23 1 1 2 70 1 98
Chemistry, General 1 1
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other 2 1 3
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Computer Science 4 4
Counseling Psychology 17 1 1 100 9 128
Creative Writing 2 2
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Design and Visual Communications, General 1 1
Education, Other 2 1 49 3 55
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 15 15
Elementary Education and Teaching 26 26
English Language and Literature, General 4 4
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 3 3
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 32 32
Family Systems 24 2 1 86 1 114
Film/Cinema Studies 4 4
Health and Physical Education, General
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 1 1
History Teacher Education 3 3
History, General 2 2
Human Development and Family Studies, General 12 1 8 21
Journalism 2 2
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 3 3
Management Information Systems, General 1 1
Mathematics Teacher Education 5 5
Mathematics, General 2 2
Mathematics, Other
Music Teacher Education 3 3
Music, General 3 3
Music, Other 10 10
Nursing, Other 2 55 57
Operations Management and Supervision 38 4 1 157 2 202
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 3 3
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 4 4
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2 2
Physics, Other
Piano and Organ 1 1
Political Science and Government, General 1 1
Psychology, General 1 15 16
Psychology, Other
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other (NEW) Any instructional program in organizational communication, public relations, and advertising not listed above 1 4 5
Radio and Television 1 1 2
Religion/Religious Studies 5 5
Social Sciences, General 1 3 4
Social Studies Teacher Education 14 14
Social Work 12 12
Sociology 1 5 6
Spanish Language and Literature 3 3
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 11 11
Urban Studies/Affairs
Youth Ministry 1 6 7
Total 2 119 14 7 4 833 18 997

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Spring Arbor University Ranks 2238th for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system Yes
Average FT Salary $47,601 ($49,653 male / $44,068 female)
Number of FT Faculty 98 (62 male / 36 female)
Number of PT Faculty 5
FT Faculty Ratio 20 : 1
Total Benefits $1,654,500
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Spring Arbor University Summary

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Spring Arbor University, located in Spring Arbor, Michigan, United States is an evangelical Protestant university affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, with professional and graduate studies for about 3,700 students. Spring Arbor University has extention sites in Alpena, Battle Creek, Bay City, Flint, Gaylord, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Metro-Detroit, Petoskey, Traverse City, Troy, and Metro-Toledo, Ohio. Devoted to the “promotion of earnest Christianity and sound, solid learning,” Spring Arbor Seminary was open to all children, regardless of “religious convictions or beliefs.” Spring Arbor Seminary’s enrollment grew to around 200 students in 1907, declined during World War I, but recovered after the Armistice. In 1960, when the school achieved accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (see Accreditation for contact information), the trustees changed the name of the institution to Spring Arbor College. Over the past decade, Spring Arbor has become a leader in the design of degree completion programs and the University has a network of 20 affiliate colleges that have adopted or adapted the Spring Arbor curriculum. Teacher certification at the elementary level is now offered in a 2+2 format at Alpena Community College, North Central Michigan College in Petoskey, Great Lakes Christian College in Lansing and Jackson Community College. On April 30, 2001, Spring Arbor College became Spring Arbor University. Spring Arbor University requires that all students attend a chapel service on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:10 am. Spring Arbor University has two local radio stations 106.9 HOME.fm and 89.3 the Vibe. The Spring Arbor University Concept is, “Spring Arbor University is a community of learners distinguished by our lifelong involvement in the study and application of the liberal arts, total commitment to Jesus Christ as the perspective for learning, and critical participation in the contemporary world.” To accommodate the literacy needs of area youth, Spring Arbor University teamed with JPS to supply a literacy program that would enhance both organizations by connecting aspiring teachers with youth struggling to read. Spring Arbor University received media attention when the Citizen Patriot, a local Jackson newspaper, published the story of adjunct professor Julie Marie Nemecek, formerly John Nemecek. With personal counsel present in fall of 2005, Nememcek revealed herself to be transgendered, or as having gender identity disorder to the administration of Spring Arbor University. The case between Nemecek and Spring Arbor University began working toward mediation on March 6th, 2007 and concluded on March 12th, 2007. “Spring Arbor University remains committed to delivering quality educational experiences to students across Michigan through its partnership with community colleges such as Jackson Community College and Lansing Community College.” “Starting next fall, Spring Arbor University” hopes “to expand its association with LCC as part of their newest initiative—University Center. Spring Arbor University’s place in this partnership has been placed on hold as Lansing Community College reviews the discriminatory claims of former professor Julie Nemecek. Jackson Community College will continue the relationship that is currently in place with Spring Arbor University. “At the University Center, Spring Arbor University will offer a post baccalaureate endorsement program in education as well as a Bachelor of Social Work degree. Spring Arbor University will help the University Center fit the goals outlined by Lt. Governor John Cherry’s Commission on Higher Education and Economic Growth.

Spring Arbor University Academics

There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring. For instance, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, ROTC, Army, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Washington Semester and Weekend College. Additionally, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. Spring Arbor University is unique in its study options. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.

The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Spring Arbor University.

Psychology:
Psychology – General
Business, Management, & Marketing:
Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Business/Managerial Economics, Management Information Systems, Operations Management
History:
History – General
Popular majors:
one hundred percent liberal arts, thirty-five percent business per marketing, twenty-two percent family and consumer sciences, eleven percent education
English Language and Literature:
English, English Language & Literature – General, Speech/Rhetorical Studies
Social Sciences:
Political Science/Government, Social Sciences – General, Sociology
Health and Clinical Sciences:
Health System Administration, Nursing (RN)
School of Visual and Performing Arts:
Art – General, Design/Visual Communications, Film Studies, Music – General
Mathematics:
Mathematics – General
Foreign Language and Literature:
Spanish
Education:
Art Teacher Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education
Philosphy and Religion:
Christian Studies, Philosophy, Philosophy & Religion – General, Religion/Religious Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
Biochemistry, Biology
Physical Sciences:
Chemistry, TheoreticalMathematical Physics
Computer Science:
Computer Science
Public Administration and Service:
Social Work
Communications & Journalism:
Communications/Rhetoric
Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
Health/Physical Fitness, recreation & fitness – general

Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of April. Besides, for international students, the application fee is 30. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $450 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall.

Spring Arbor University Admissions

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This school requires an application fee consisting of thirty dollars regular application fee, thirty dollars out-of-state application fee, Free online application fee and point zero . Transfer student are not ignored. That is, there were four hundred and twenty-eight total number of transfer students who applied and two hundred and thirty-nine total number of transfer students who were admitted. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 75% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 78%. Remember that this can change at any time.

It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. Similarly, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 15th of February. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. The regular application is due the 1st of August. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of April. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of August and

Spring Arbor University Financial Aid

Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art and Athletics. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Minority Status, Music/Drama and Religious Affiliation. Financial aid distribution is at forty-six percent scholarships per grants and fifty-four percent loans per jobs.

Spring Arbor University Students

The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, University, Four-year, Free Methodist Church Of North America, Coed, where 75 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited. Further, it is part of an Rural setting, Rural community (under 2,500) and Residential campus. Additionally, the student body consists of eighty-six percent in-state students, fourteen percent out-of-state students, one percent part-time students, sixty-six percent women, thirty-four percent men, one percent american indian per alaskan native, two percent asian per pacific islander, four percent black per non-hispanic, two percent hispanic, eighty-seven percent white per non-hispanic, two percent non-resident alien, two percent race per ethnicity unreported, twenty percent in top 10th of graduating class, forty-six percent in top quarter of graduating class, seventy-five percent in top half of graduating class, twenty-five percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, twenty percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, seventeen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, twelve percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, nineteen percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99 and seven percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49. The school’s size is approximately two thousand, four hundred and forty-seven degree-seeking undergrads, three hundred and eighteen first-time degree-seeking freshmen and one thousand and ninety-one graduate enrollment. Spring Arbor University offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

In sum, the school is located 8 miles from Jackson, 45 miles from Ann Arbor.This school features the Rural setting, Rural community (under 2,500) and Residential campus.

Spring Arbor University Athletics

The Cougars are a member of NAIA , NCCAA. The following sports can be found here:

  • Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
  • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
  • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
  • Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Golf
  • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
  • Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
  • Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Track_and_field
  • Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball

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