Spring Arbor University
Location and Contact Information
106 E. Main StSpring Arbor, MI 49283-9799
USA
Main Tel: (517) 750-1200
Web Site
The campus is in a small suburb.
Overview
Spring Arbor University, also known as The Arbor, is an evangelical Protestant university located in Spring Arbor, Michigan, United States. It was established in 1873 by leaders of the Free Methodist Church. The university offers more than 40 program majors in diverse areas of study. It is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.
Spring Arbor University has an active student life. The campus is home to a wide variety of clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. The student body includes an impressive number of international students. The university's athletics department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Cougars.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Free Methodist religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in family and social work, business and management, and therapy and counseling.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High female/male ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities II.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 19,790 |
| Room | $ 3,250 |
| Board | $ 3,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other | $ 1,618 |
Financial Aid
Spring Arbor University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 100% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 99% | $12,248 |
| Institutional Grant | 98% | $8,352 |
| Federal Grant | 38% | $5,772 |
| Pell Grant | 37% | $3,217 |
| Other Federal Grant | 35% | $2,815 |
| State or Local Grant | 75% | $2,360 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 79% | $7,130 |
| Federal Loan | 79% | $5,889 |
| Other Loan | 13% | $7,304 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Spring Arbor University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper Iowa University | Fayette, IA | 5,278 |
| 2 | Northampton County Area Community College | Bethlehem, PA | 10,196 |
| 3 | Roberts Wesleyan College | Rochester, NY | 1,902 |
| 4 | University of Illinois at Springfield | Springfield, IL | 4,711 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | Middletown, PA | 3,936 |
| 6 | Aurora University | Aurora, IL | 4,291 |
| 7 | Mount Wachusett Community College | Gardner, MA | 4,385 |
| 8 | Folsom Lake College | Folsom, CA | 9,179 |
| 9 | Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | 5,871 |
| 10 | Salisbury University | Salisbury, MD | 7,868 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 733 | 59 |
| Master | 386 | 8 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 1 |
| Associate | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 44 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 58 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 7 |
Students
Student enrollment was 3,973 in 2009-2010 (3,387 full-time equivalent).
About 37% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 63% of the class.
Undergrads are 54% of enrolled students and graduate students are 46%.
Students under 25 years old represent 40% of the student body. About 26% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 75% Women 80% All 78%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 475-595 Math 470-595 Writing 455-570
Room and Board
Spring Arbor University provides on-campus housing for 1,129 of its 3,387 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Athletics
The school is in the Mid-Central College Conference for major sports.
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 65 male students received the aid (men were 51% of those receiving aid) and 63 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 49% of students receiving such aid) .
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
Spring Arbor University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Management Information Systems
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Science
DESIGN
- Design and Visual Communications
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Art Teacher Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- Education
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- History Teacher Education
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Family Systems
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
- Creative Writing
- English Language and Literature
- English Language and Literature/Letters
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
- Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Advertising
- Broadcast Journalism
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Communication and Media Studies
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
- Journalism
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MUSIC
- Music
- Piano and Organ
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Health and Physical Education
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Philosophy
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Counseling Psychology
- Psychology