Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor University

Great Lakes Region
Rural Campus Setting
Small Size
1,139 Undergrad Enrollment
12:1 Student:Faculty
Doctor's degree Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards

From Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor University (Spring Arbor, MI) is a community of learners nurtured by a collaborative academic environment and meaningful relationships. SAU was founded as a Free Methodist school in 1873. Ever since, the school has maintained principles of faith and integrity, and Christ remains its perspective for living, loving, learning and student instruction.

SAU prepares the 1,300 undergraduate students living on its campus with the knowledge and experiences necessary for their vocations, with special attention given to the cultivation of the virtues necessary to live lives well led. This holistic approach to the liberal arts extends beyond the classroom and into the dorms, chapel, athletics, to mentors and so much more.

Every person of every major — from nursing to social work, business to biology, accounting, psychology, music and art — graduates ready to bring meaningful and redemptive change to the people and places they encounter, whether it’s working at Microsoft, the White House or a local church.

SAU helps prepare students for an exceptional journey and a remarkable life.

Neighborhood

20
Car-Dependent
Walk Score
0
Minimal Transit
Transit Score
35
Some Bike Lanes
Bike Score
½ mile
1 mile
2 miles
Food & Drink
Restaurants & Bars
Daily Needs
Grocery & Services
Shopping & Entertainment
Shopping & Entertainment
Health & Wellness
Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
Transit Access
Rail (subway, train, light rail)
Bus stops & stations

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Rolling Admission Open Applications are reviewed as they arrive
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 4 1010 - 1240  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 2,527 34 % 65 % -
Number admitted 1,302 33 % 66 % 1 %
Number enrolled 215 33 % 66 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Degree is in the top 10 based on undergradate enrollment.
Degree is in the top 5 based on enrollment at the postgraduate level.
Area of Study Major Assoc. Bachelor Master Doctor Cert.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences
Environmental Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management
Finance
Financial Planning and Services
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems
Marketing/Marketing Management
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science
Information Technology
Education
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
Rhetoric and Composition
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Family Systems
Human Development and Family Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Nursing Administration
Nursing Education
Nursing Practice
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
History
History
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences
International/Globalization Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Psychology
School Psychology
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Human Services
Social Work
Social Sciences
Political Economy
Political Science and Government
Social Sciences
Sociology
Urban Studies/Affairs
Theology and Religious Vocations
Bible/Biblical Studies
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
Urban Ministry
Youth Ministry
Visual and Performing Arts
Art/Art Studies
Design and Visual Communications
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Film/Cinema/Media Studies
Fine/Studio Arts
Graphic Design
Keyboard Instruments
Music

Athletics

NAIA Division II
Sport Men Women
All Track Combined
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Golf
Other Sports
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball

Mission Statement

Spring Arbor University is a community of learners distinguished by our lifelong involvement in the study and application of the liberal arts, total commitment to Jesus Christ as the perspective for learning, and critical participation in the contemporary world.