Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,109
Graduate Enrollment: 1,470
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Free Methodist
Campus Details
Suburb: Small (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population less than 100,000)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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medium full-time , selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 59.94%
Male/Female: 33% / 67% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 23.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.4% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 52.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 32.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 20.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 12.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 74.6%
Black: 6.7%
Hispanic: 5.2%
Asian: 1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 3.7%
Non-resident alien: 1.8%
Unknown race: 6.1%
Black: 6.7%
Hispanic: 5.2%
Asian: 1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 3.7%
Non-resident alien: 1.8%
Unknown race: 6.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $42,167
In-State tuition: $31,080Out-of-State tuition: $31,080
Estimated books and supplies: $800 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,456 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,780 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,456 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,780 (2022)
Average Family Income: $76,851 (2017)
Median Family Income: $52,494 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 30.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 57.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,375 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $280 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,839 |
| $30k-48k | $17,642 |
| $48k-75k | $17,779 |
| $75k-110k | $21,337 |
| $110k+ | $23,472 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 46%6-year graduation rate: 64%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,375 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $19,379 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $25,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 65.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 69.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 78.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 43.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 44.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $38,724 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $44,572 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biological and Physical Sciences. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 6 | $29,750 | $307 | $37,888 ($3,157) | |
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 16 | $389 | $53,941 ($4,495) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 24 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 10 | $28,360 | $301 | $35,132 ($2,928) | $40,802 ($3,400) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 14 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, Other. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Physics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 12 | $26,000 | $240 | $34,403 ($2,867) | |
| Master's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 17 | $30,657 | $288 | $42,797 ($3,566) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 14 | $23,692 ($1,974) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 27 | $26,000 | $265 | $30,115 ($2,510) | $36,705 ($3,059) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 48 | $622 | $44,028 ($3,669) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 79 | $29,893 | $286 | $35,432 ($2,953) | $44,456 ($3,705) |
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 107 | $233 | $58,244 ($4,854) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 10 | $33,488 ($2,791) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 66 | $29,748 | $265 | $70,536 ($5,878) | $74,629 ($6,219) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 180 | $609 | $98,468 ($8,206) | ||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 56 | $27,000 | $278 | $49,891 ($4,158) | $53,887 ($4,491) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 96 | $403 | $74,465 ($6,205) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 7 | $27,000 | $286 | $52,095 ($4,341) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $50,841Full time faculty: 24%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $18,137,382 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $24,904,101 (2022)