Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor University is one of the forty private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Michigan. The campus is located in a suburb, in Spring Arbor.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,342 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 269 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 213 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 79%). Every year 59% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.SAU's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $27,150, and fees were $600. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $27,150 and $600 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall Suburb |
Number of Students3,342 |
Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Free Methodist |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate79% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 10 | 104 |
Master's degree | 3 | 27 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1960 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 05/03/2003 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/29/2011 - Current |
Admission
67%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1000 to 1205 |
ACT | 20 to 27 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Required |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $30 |
Graduates | $30 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $660/credit | |
In State Students | $660/credit | |
Out of State Students | $660/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $565/credit | |
In State Students | $565/credit | |
Out of State Students | $565/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $29,700 | $29,700 | $29,700 |
ADN | 70 | $46,200 | $46,200 | $46,200 |
BSN | 125 | $82,500 | $82,500 | $82,500 |
FNP | 50 | $28,250 | $28,250 | $28,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Spring Arbor University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 37% | $4,137 |
Other Federal Grant | 35% | $1,919 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 51% | $1,942 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $15,810 |
Federal Student Loans | 73% | $6,458 |
Private Loans | 11% | $9,653 |
$18,963
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$17,325 |
$30,001 to $48,000$16,121 |
$48,001 to $75,000$16,882 |
$75,001 to $110,000$18,422 |
Over $110,000$22,505 |
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Student Population
1,957
Undergrads
1,385
Graduates
2,422
Women
920
Men
77%
Full-time
23%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
69% |
Black/African American |
11% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
10% |
Hispanic |
4% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Michigan state board of nursing.