SAU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 51.52%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1170. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $34,014
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at SAU:
- Total Enrollment: 2,441, including 1,506 online students
- 1,139 Undergraduate, 1,302 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 24.7% men, 75.3% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 64%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 24%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 77%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 112 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 33 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 23 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
SAU Overview
Spring Arbor University (SAU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Spring Arbor, MI. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The SAU's tuition & fees is $34,014 for the academic year 2024-2025. 84% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $20,428.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,441 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
SAU's acceptance rate is 51.52% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.51%. The median SAT score is 1170.
SAU ranked 13rd in Michigan Colleges rankings. Spring Arbor University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Spring Arbor University is $34,014. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,364.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $35,511 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,538.
| Undergraduate | $34,014 |
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| Graduate | $8,364 |
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| Undergraduate | $35,511 |
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| Graduate | $8,538 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Spring Arbor University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at SAU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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