Spring Arbor University
Common Data Set 2025-26
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Acceptance Rate
65.2%
Applications
1,453
Admitted
947
Enrolled
218
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants1,453reported count
Admits94765%
Class seats21823% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 1,453 | 947 | 65% | 218 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 23%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$51,732
10 yrs after enrollment
64%
6-year completion
$19,353
sticker minus grants
$26,375
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
627fields parsed from this CDS.
General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Tom
Last Name:Korman
Title:Director of Institutional Research
Office:Institutional Research
Address Line 1:106 East Main St.
Zipcode49,283
Country:United States
Phone:517-750-6639
Email Address:tkorman@arbor.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?/0
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://springarbor.edu/policies/student-right-to-know.php
City:Spring Arbor
StateMI
Name of College/University:Spring Arbor Univesity
Street Address Line 1:106 East Main St.
CitySpring Arbor
StateMI
Zip49,283
Country:United States
Main Phone Number (Area Code)517
Main Phone Number:750-6684
Main Institution Emailadmissions@arbor.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):517
Admissions Phone Number:750-6684
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number (Out-of-State Area Code):800
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number:968-0011
Admissions Email Address:admissions@arbor.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):/1
Classify your undergraduate institution:/0
Academic year calendar:/0
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://springarbor.edu/about/offices-and-schools/bridge-building/intercultural-engagement.php
AssociateYes
Bachelor'sYes
Postbachelor's certificateYes
Master'sYes
Post-master's certificateYes
Doctoral degree – professional practiceYes
Enrollment And Persistence
6 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
8 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?/1
Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission: Month8
Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission: Day1
If necessary, use this space to clarify your test policies (e.g., if tests are recommended for some students, or if tests are not required of some students due to differences by academic program, student academic background, or if other examinations may be considered in lieu of the SAT and ACT):ACT and SAT tests are optional, but may be used for admission if high school GPA is less than 3.00.
APYes
CLEPYes
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?/0
SAT or ACT/3
ACT Only/3
SAT Only/3
Total first-time, first-year who applied1,016
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted746
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled170
Total first-time, first-year who applied254
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted170
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled38
Total first-time, first-year who applied157
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted29
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled9
Total first-time, first-year who applied26
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted2
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled1
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?/1
Is your waiting list ranked?/2
High school completion requirement/0
Total academic units14
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
History3
Other (specify)1
Total academic units3
Foreign language2
Computer Science1
Does your institution require or recommend a general college-preparatory program for degree-seeking students?/1
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:/1
Rigor of secondary school record/0
Class rank/2
Academic GPA/0
Standardized test scores/2
Application Essay/3
Recommendation(s)/2
Interview/2
Extracurricular activities/2
Talent/ability/2
Character/personal qualities/0
First generation/3
Alumni/ae relation/3
Geographical residence/3
State residency/3
Religious affiliation/commitment/2
Volunteer work/3
Work experience/3
Level of applicant’s interest/2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total0
SAT Math: Total0
SAT Composite: Total0
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class19
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class48
Percent in top half of high school graduating class81
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class19
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class5
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:62
Percent who had GPA of 4.021
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9927
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7418
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4911
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2412
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.999
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.492
Total100
Total0
Total0
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.60
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:96
Does your institution have an application fee?/1
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?/2
Can on-line application fee be waived for applicants with financial need?/2
Does your institution have an application closing date?/0
Application closing date (fall): Month9
Application closing date (fall): Day1
Priority Date: Month2
Priority Date: Day1
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?/0
Yes, on a rolling basis:Considered
Yes, by:Not Selected
Yes, other:Not Selected
No set DateYes
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):Month5
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD): Day1
Amount of housing deposit:200
Refundable if student does not enroll?/0
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?/0
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)/1
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?/1
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?/1
Is your early action plan a “restrictive” plan under which you limit students from applying to other early plans?/2
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)/0
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?/0
FallYes
SpringYes
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?/0
High school transcript/3
College transcript(s)/0
Essay or personal statement/0
Interview/2
Standardized test scores/4
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)/3
If a minimum high school grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:An official high school transcript or GED scores are required if tranferring less than 26 credits.
Fall Rolling AdmissionConsidered
Spring Rolling AdmissionConsidered
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?/1
Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:2
Number12
Unit TypeC
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:68
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:C
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:90
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:C
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:30
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:C
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:C
American Council on Education (ACE)/0
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)/0
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)/0
Number80
Unit TypeC
Number84
Unit TypeC
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?/0
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://springarbor.edu/admissions-and-aid/military/index.php
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programYes
Cross-registrationYes
Distance learningYes
Double majorYes
Dual enrollmentYes
English as a Second Language (ESL)Yes
Honors ProgramYes
Independent studyYes
InternshipsYes
Student-designed majorYes
Study abroadYes
Teacher certification programYes
Arts/fine artsYes
Computer literacyNot Selected
English (including composition)Yes
HistoryYes
Physical EducationYes
HumanitiesYes
Intensive writingYes
MathematicsYes
PhilosophyYes
Sciences (biological or physical)Yes
Social scienceYes
Describe:Biblical Studies, Communication (Speech), Cross-cultural experience, and COR courses (Christian Perspective in the Liberal Arts)
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)18%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing91%
Percent who live off campus or commute9%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)14%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing71%
Percent who live off campus or commute29%
Percent of students age 25 and older3%
Average age of full-time students19
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)19
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21
Campus MinistriesYes
Choral groupsYes
Concert bandYes
Drama/theaterYes
International Student OrganizationYes
Jazz bandYes
Model UNYes
Music ensemblesYes
Musical theaterYes
Pep bandYes
Radio stationYes
Student governmentYes
Student newspaperNot Selected
Men's residence halls (Men)Yes
Women's residence halls (Females)Yes
Apartments for married studentsYes
Apartments for single studentsYes
Special housing for disabled studentsYes
Other housing options (specify):Yes
Specify:Community homes on campus
Annual Expenses
7 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://springarbor.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid/net-price-calculator.php
If your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.Not Selected
Minimum12
Maximum21
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?/1
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?/1
PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS:$843
NONRESIDENTS:$843
Financial Aid
16 TABLESAcademic Year/0
Federal methodology (FM)Yes
Federal$2,325,584
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$372,630
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$10,747,843
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$7,000
Total Scholarships/Grants$13,453,057
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$1,994,709
Federal Work-Study$245,865
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$2,240,574
Parent Loans$1,145,784
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$599,699
Athletic Awards$5,909,452
Federal$0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$47,000
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$0
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$20,810
Total Scholarships/Grants$67,810
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$19,622,865
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$19,622,865
Parent Loans$0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$0
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.151
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableYes
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableYes
Institutional scholarship or grant aid is not availableYes
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:41
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$30,984
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$1,270,340
Institution’s own financial aid formYes
FAFSAYes
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:Yes
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month3
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:Yes
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Month):9
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Day):1
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:Yes
If yes, starting date (Month):3
If yes, starting date (Day):1
or within____weeks of notification.2
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansYes
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansYes
Federal Direct PLUS LoansYes
State LoansNot Selected
Federal Pell GrantsYes
Federal SEOGYes
State scholarships/grantsYes
Private scholarshipsYes
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsYes
AcademicsYes
ArtYes
AthleticsYes
Music/dramaYes
Religious affiliationYes
State/district residencyYes
AcademicsYes
ArtYes
AthleticsYes
Music/dramaYes
Religious affiliationYes
State/district residencyYes
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio14
based on ____ students848
and ____ faculty60