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Spring Arbor University, also known as The Arbor or SAU, was located in Spring Arbor, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1873 by leaders of the Free Methodist Church as the Spring Arbor Seminary. SAU offers undergraduate, graduate, adult profession, and SAU online programs in more than 40 subjects including business administration, communication, counseling, organizational management, and spiritual foundation and leadership.
SAU fields more than 12 intercollegiate sports teams that compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). The teams are nicknamed the Cougars. SAU is a member of the Mid Central College Conference. The campus newspaper is known as "the Crusader."
The campus of Spring Arbor University is in Spring Arbor, MI, which is a small suburb. Its Free Methodist nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Spring Arbor University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
Spring Arbor University is known for its programs in business and management, family and social work, and therapy and counseling.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 600.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, Spring Arbor University had 3,965 students enrolled (3,358 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Spring Arbor University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Spring Arbor University values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-Central College Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Spring Arbor University is a community of learners distinguished by
our lifelong involvement in the study and application of the liberal arts,
total commitment to Jesus Christ as the perspective for learning, and critical participation in the contemporary world."
More complete details are provided below.
Spring Arbor University
106 E. Main St
Spring Arbor, MI 49283-9799
General Phone: (517) 750-1200
http://www.arbor.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 348 | operations management, business and related services, business management, business administration, accounting, MIS |
| Education and Teaching | 172 | education courses, elementary school teaching, social studies teaching, education of learning disabled, English teaching, math teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 165 | counseling psychology, psychology, psychology courses |
| Family and Social Work | 164 | family systems, social work, family studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 51 | various nursing |
| Religion and Philosophy | 41 | philosophy and religious studies, youth ministry, philosophy, religion |
| Liberal Arts | 34 | social services, sociology, Spanish language, creative writing, English language and literature, history, liberal arts and sciences, English, ... |
| Media | 27 | communication studies, media studies, public relations and advertising, radio and television, broadcast journalism, journalism, communication and journalism |
| Science | 17 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics courses, biological and physical sciences |
| Music | 14 | various music studies, music, piano |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 6 | sports and fitness management, parks and recreation studies, health and physical education |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Design | 4 | design and visual communication |
| Medical Administration | 2 | health care administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer science |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and administration |
| Mathematics | 0 | math, mathematics |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 0 | film studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Spring Arbor University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 666 | 57 |
| Master's degree | 383 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Spring Arbor University had a total enrollment of 3,965 students (3,358 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 55% |
| Graduate | 45% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 83% |
| Ohio | 9% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
Spring Arbor University offers campus housing for 1,098 of its 3,358 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,784 | 1,397 | 78% | 382 | 27% |
| Men | 605 | 462 | 76% | 143 | 31% |
| Women | 1,179 | 935 | 79% | 239 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 600 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 8% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,240 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,240 |
| Room and board | $ 6,650 |
| Room charge | $ 3,110 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,540 |
| Books and supplies | $ 685 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,577 |
Financial Aid:
Spring Arbor University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 231800)
Spring Arbor University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 29 | 13 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 40 | 20 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $81,882 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $55,447 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 10 | $48,546 | 6 | $46,167 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 24 | $58,425 | 8 | $49,964 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $60,406 | 3 | $59,417 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $48,238 | 10 | $51,029 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $44,276 | 13 | $42,039 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $39,427 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $50,770 | 29 | $46,667 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Mid-Central College Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Central College Conference |
| Track | Mid-Central College Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 65 | 63 | 128 |
| Basketball | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Track | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 43 | 74 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Education, Other
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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family Systems
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Mathematics, Other
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
Piano and Organ
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
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, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Spring Arbor University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Free Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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