Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at SAU is $32,580. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 2.91% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,270.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2024-2025 is $33,527 which is a 2.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $12,740. The Living costs increased by 2.48% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
You may want to compare the school to other Michigan schools with tuition changes from last year at Michigan colleges tuition change page.
SAU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$31,660$12,432
2023-2024$32,580$12,740
Change % 2023-20242.91%2.48%
2024-2025$33,527$13,056
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Spring Arbor University - COA
Spring Arbor University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Spring Arbor University - Room and Board Coost Chart
For graduate school, the tuition and fees is $8,194 for the academic year 2023-2024. The graduate tuition is same as the last year. Its graduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,742.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $7,910 for the academic year 2024-2025 which is a 3.5% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
SAU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,488$12,432
2023-2024$8,194$12,740
Change % 2023-2024-3.46%2.48%
2024-2025$7,910$13,056
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Spring Arbor University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at SAU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $776. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $660.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$754
2023-2024$776
2024-2025$799
Graduate2022-2023$684
2023-2024$660
2024-2025$637
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Spring Arbor University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Spring Arbor University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Spring Arbor University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Spring Arbor University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Spring Arbor University$32,580
University of Detroit Mercy$32,300
Davenport University$23,324
Baker College$12,810
Hope College$40,420
Calvin University$38,670

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at SAU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at SAU is $135,676.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$33,107$33,643$34,187$34,740$135,676
Class of 2029Fall 2025$33,643$34,187$34,740$35,302$137,871
Class of 2030Fall 2026$34,187$34,740$35,302$35,873$140,101
Class of 2031Fall 2027$34,740$35,302$35,873$36,453$142,367
Class of 2032Fall 2028$35,302$35,873$36,453$37,043$144,670

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $191,108.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Spring Arbor University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$46,773$47,436$48,108$48,791$191,108
Class of 2029Fall 2025$47,436$48,108$48,791$49,484$193,820
Class of 2030Fall 2026$48,108$48,791$49,484$50,188$196,572
Class of 2031Fall 2027$48,791$49,484$50,188$50,902$199,365
Class of 2032Fall 2028$49,484$50,188$50,902$51,626$202,200

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 77% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $120,008.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Spring Arbor University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$28,998$29,661$30,333$31,016$120,008
Class of 2029Fall 2025$29,661$30,333$31,016$31,709$122,720
Class of 2030Fall 2026$30,333$31,016$31,709$32,413$125,472
Class of 2031Fall 2027$31,016$31,709$32,413$33,127$128,265
Class of 2032Fall 2028$31,709$32,413$33,127$33,851$131,100

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Spring Arbor University.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Spring Arbor University 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$32,580$800 $12,740
Graduate$8,194 $800$12,740

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