Spring Arbor University

10 Interesting Facts about Spring Arbor University

1. Spring Arbor University (SAU) is a private Christian university located in Spring Arbor, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1873 and is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church.
2. SAU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. It has four schools: the School of Arts, Sciences, and Business; the School of Education; the School of Human Services; and the School of Nursing.
3. The university is known for its strong commitment to integrating faith and learning. It emphasizes the development of a Christian worldview and encourages students to grow spiritually, intellectually, and socially.
4. SAU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.
5. The university has a strong focus on service and community engagement. It encourages students to get involved in local and global service opportunities through programs like the World Opportunities for Relational Education (WORE) and the Center for Global Studies and Initiatives.
6. SAU has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1, ensuring that students receive personalized attention and support from faculty members.
7. The university offers various extracurricular activities and organizations, including student-led clubs, athletic teams, and performing arts groups. SAU is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and competes in the Crossroads League.
8. SAU operates several off-campus sites and offers online programs, making education accessible to a wider range of students.
9. The university’s main campus in Spring Arbor spans over 100 acres and provides a picturesque and peaceful environment for learning.
10. SAU has a strong commitment to affordability and offers financial aid options to assist students in funding their education. The university’s mission is to prepare students to serve as leaders in their professions and communities while living out their faith.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
60%

Tuition & Fee

All Programs

Accounting
Advertising and Public Relations
Audio Production
Biblical Languages
Biblical and Theological Studies
Biochemistry
Biology
Biology, Secondary Education
Broadcasting
Business Administration
Business Administration (MBA)
Chemistry
Chemistry, Secondary Education
Child Welfare
Christian Ministry
Communication Studies
Computer and Information Science
Corporate Finance
Master of Arts in Counseling (M.A.)
Criminal Justice
Cybersecurity
Data Analytics
Digital Communication & Marketing
Digital Influence
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Early Childhood Education (MAEC)
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Elementary Education
English
English, Secondary Education
English Writing
Entrepreneurship
Ethical Decision Making
Finance
Financial Planning
Freelance & Personal Branding
Graphic Design
Health & Exercise Science
History
History, Secondary Education
Human Services
Information Systems
Integrated Science, Secondary Education
Intercultural Communication
International Business
M.Ed. in Trauma and Resiliency
Management
Master of Arts in Management and Organizational Leadership (M.A.)
Marketing
Master of Social Work (MSW)
M.Ed. in Reading
Mathematics
Mathematics, Secondary Education
Mechanical Engineering
MSN/MBA Dual Degree
MSN – Nurse Educator
MSN – Nurse Practitioner
Music
Music Education, K-12
Nursing
Nursing (RN-BSN)
Organizational Management (ORM)
Philosophy
Photography
Political Science
Post-Bachelor’s Accelerated Certification to Teach (PACT)
Post-Master’s Certificates in Nursing (PMC)
Pre-Law
Professional Writing
Psychology
Psychology, Secondary Education
Reading
RN to MSN/MBA Dual Degree
RN to MSN – Nurse Educator
RN to MSN – Nurse Practitioner
School Social Work (Non-Degree)
Secondary Education
Social Studies
Social Studies, Education
Social Work
Social Work (BSW)
Sociology
Spanish
Spanish, Education
Special Education: Learning Disabilities
Special Education (MSE)
Speech
Sports Management
Studio Art
Technology Tools
Teaching English as a Second Language
TESOL (MA)
Video/Film Production

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

933 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

282