School Overview

Spring Arbor University has a Free Methodist religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a rural area (in Spring Arbor, MI). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

106 E. Main St
Spring Arbor, MI 49283-9799
Main Phone: (517) 750-1200
Web Site: www.arbor.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,726 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 77 male students and 148 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 34.2% of the student body, while females made up 65.8%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (13)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

Degree Levels

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Human Resource
• Information Technology
• Other Business And Management

• Journalism
• Radio And Television Broadcasting
• Specialized Communication

• Computer Science

• Other Education
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• General English Language
• Other English Language And Literature
• Rhetoric And Speech

• Medical Office

• History
• Social Sciences
• Sociology

• Family Development

• Liberal Arts

• Health And Fitness
• Parks And Recreation

• Biochemistry
• Biology

• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Fine Arts
• Music

• Other Philosophy And Religion
• Philosophy
• Religion

• Chemistry
• Physics

• General Psychology
• Other Psychology

• Social Work

School Accreditation

Spring Arbor University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Spring Arbor University is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Spring Arbor University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school rank is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• A college preparatory program is recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.