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Spring Arbor University (SAU)

Black Pinpoint 106 East Main Street Station #4 | Spring Arbor, MI | 49283-9799

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
2,698
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Acceptance Rate
65%
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Average HS GPA
3.40

Deadlines

Regular
August 1

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 585

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
460 - 580

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 26

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Testing Policies

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Standardized Test Scores

Non-Academic

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Character / Personal Qualities

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
82/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$21,998
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$800
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
4190
Transportation for Commuters
$768
On-Campus Room and Board
7900
Approximate Expenses per year
$35,656

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
15 : 1
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Total Faculty
135
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Terminal Degree
65

Gender

Men
81
Women
54
Minority
11
International
0

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate

Prominent Alumni

Hilda Bryant

Journalist-Foreign Correspondent

Larry Carlson

President, Youth Haven Inc.

Leslie Dietzman

President, Berean Christian Stores

Rick Herter

Renowned Aviation Artist (911 Paintings)

Lloyd Ganton

CEO Lloyd Ganton Retirement Centers Inc.

Babbie Mason

Contemporary Christian Recording Artist

Linda Adams

Director, International Child Care Ministries

06. Student Body

Gender

69% female31% male

Out of State

12% are out
of state88% are
in-state

Students

70% are
full time30% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,721
Foreign Countries Represented
10

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
60%
Students
72%
First-Year Students
95%
Campus Environment
Rural
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

Most Popular Places On Campus

Sacred Grounds (Starbucks)

Ganton Art Gallery

Poling Center - CP Federal Trading Center

University Plaza

Student Life Center

Completely updated student life center. State of-the-art trading center.

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Jackson Crossing Mall

Cascades Park - Home of Cascades Falls

Bella Notte Ristorante

Jackson Coffee Company

The Parlour - Home of the "Dare to be Great" Ice Cream Challenge

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Jennifer Burmeister
Campus Visit Coordinator
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Office of Admissions 106 East Main Street Spring Arbor, MI 49283-9799
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800-968-0011

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

M-F

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8-5
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800-968-0011

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

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On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
During Office Hours

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Seniors and Transfers Prefferred

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus, MI. Visitors can take the Michigan Flyer Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Jackson, Michigan.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From Chicago: Take I-94 East to Dearing Road (exit 133), turn right. Continue to M-60, turn right on M-60, and continue .7 miles to SAU. From Indianapolis: Take I-69 to M-60 (Exit 25 toward Jackson) then drive 24 miles to SAU. From Detroit: Take I-94 West toward Chicago to M-60 (Exit 136 toward Spring Arbor). Continue 7.5 miles to SAU. From Toledo: Take US-23 to I-94 (Exit 35 toward Chicago). Take I-94 West to M-60 (Exit 136 Toward Spring Arbor). Continue 7.5 miles to SAU.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

10 Minutes from: Comfort Inn Fairfield Inn Hampton Inn Holiday Inn Country Hearth Inn Country Inn & Suites Motel 6


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic NAIA

Participate in intercollegiate sports
10%

Men's Sports (Cougars)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Cougars)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male
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International Student
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Other

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Number of Social Sororities
0
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%

12. Student Services

Health

Military

Army ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: Eastern Michigan University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Michigan

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Apple and IBM

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateMar 1

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$15,309
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$13,630
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,716
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$15,309
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - On Campus Interviews
07 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Experiential
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
  • Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign)
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02 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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03 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Accounting and Related Services, Other.
  • Accounting.
  • Actuarial Science.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
  • Finance, General.
  • Human Resources Management and Services, Other.
  • Management Information Systems, General.
  • Operations Management and Supervision.
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04 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Broadcast Journalism.
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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05 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Computer Science.
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06 EDUCATION.
  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Education, General.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other.
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07 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.
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08 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
  • Family Systems.
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09 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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10 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
  • Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist.
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11 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
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12 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science.
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13 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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14 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Mathematics, General.
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15 MILITARY SCIENCE, LEADERSHIP AND OPERATIONAL ART.
  • Army JROTC/ROTC.
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16 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
  • Mathematics and Computer Science.
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17 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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18 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.
  • Philosophy.
  • Religion/Religious Studies, Other.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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19 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
  • Physics, Other.
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20 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Psychology, General.
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21 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
  • Social Work.
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22 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Social Sciences, General.
  • Sociology.
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23 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
  • Bible/Biblical Studies.
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling.
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other.
  • Theology/Theological Studies.
  • Youth Ministry.
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24 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Design and Visual Communications, General.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
  • Graphic Design.
  • Keyboard Instruments.
  • Music, General.
  • Music, Other.
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other.

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