Spring Arbor University

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.

Spring Arbor University Highlights

Where Spring Arbor University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Free Methodist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in family and social work, therapy and counseling, and business and management.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High female/male ratio.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

The student enrollment at Spring Arbor University was 3,965 in 2007-2008 (3,358 full-time equivalent).

About 37% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 63% of the class.

Undergrads are 55% of enrolled students and graduate students are 45%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Spring Arbor University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Spring Arbor University provides on-campus housing for 1,098 of its 3,358 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Spring Arbor University Athletics

Spring Arbor University is in the Mid-Central College Conference for major sports.

Spring Arbor University 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) .

Spring Arbor University Admissions (2008-2009)

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