Spring Arbor University Admission
Application Fee
$30
Graduate Application Fee
$30
Acceptance Rate
37.01%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
18.04%
Freshmen Enrollment
228
SAT Scores
1,060
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 2,312 students have applied and 1,094 students have allowed to admit to Spring Arbor University (Acceptance rate: 47.32%). SAU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 20.84 % where 228 students have finally enrolled out of 1,094 admitted students.
SAU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Davenport University and Cornerstone University, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 76.40%).
SAU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 17.59%).
How to Apply to Spring Arbor University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply SAU. SAU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.arbor.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.arbor.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.arbor.edu/admissions/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.arbor.edu/admissions/undergraduate/undergraduate-tuition-aid/undergraduate-net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.arbor.edu/military/ |
| Athletic | https://www.arbor.edu/policies/student-right-to-know/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.arbor.edu/about/offices-and-schools/academic-support-center/students-with-disabilities/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at SAU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Spring Arbor University is 1,060 and the average ACT score is 23. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Spring Arbor University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,085). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Arbor University | 1,060 | 23 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,085 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan | 1,108 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Spring Arbor University, 51 students submitted SAT scores (22% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,060 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 480 | 520 | 570 |
| Mathematics | 490 | 530 | 565 |
| Total | 970 | 1,050 | 1,135 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Spring Arbor University, 13 students submitted ACT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 23 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 24 | 26 |
| English | 17 | 24 | 26 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 23 | 25 |
SAU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Spring Arbor University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |