Spring Arbor University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,940

2.97% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$21,720

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

37.3%

3,145 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,390

82.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

59.5%

160 Graduates

About

Spring Arbor University is a higher education institution located in Jackson County, MI. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Spring Arbor University were Family Practice Nurse (164 degrees awarded), Social Work (113 degrees), and Nursing Administration (64 degrees).

In 2023, 924 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Spring Arbor University. 81.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 18.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (701 degrees), 7.97 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (88 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Spring Arbor University is $31,940, which is $7,365 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Spring Arbor University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,086 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Spring Arbor University is $31,940, which is $7,365 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,720.

In 2023, 79% of undergraduate students attending Spring Arbor University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$31,940

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Spring Arbor University was $31,940. The cost of tuition at Spring Arbor University is $7,365 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Spring Arbor University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,720

2023 Value

2.93%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Spring Arbor University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,720. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Spring Arbor University grew by 2.93%.

This chart compares the average net price of Spring Arbor University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,652

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Spring Arbor University was of $10,652 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.87% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Spring Arbor University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Spring Arbor University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 2.6% with respect to 2022, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Spring Arbor University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Spring Arbor University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1086 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Spring Arbor University received 3,145 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 36% annual growth. Out of those 3,145 applicants, 1,174 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 37.3% acceptance rate.

There were 2,390 students enrolled at Spring Arbor University in 2023. 29% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Spring Arbor University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

37.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,174

Accepted Out of 3,145

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Spring Arbor University was 37.3% (1,174 admissions from 3,145 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 47.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 36%, while admissions grew by 7.31%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Spring Arbor University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

29%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

29% of enrolled first-time students at Spring Arbor University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Spring Arbor University had a total enrollment of 2,390 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Spring Arbor University is 1,977 students and the part-time enrollment is 413. This means that 82.7% of students enrolled at Spring Arbor University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Spring Arbor University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.4% White, 9.25% Black or African American, 4.73% Hispanic or Latino, 3.01% Two or More Races, 2.43% Asian, 0.418% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.126% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Spring Arbor University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48%), followed by White Male (26.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.83%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (63.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (9.66%) and White Male (8.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Spring Arbor University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,390 students. The full-time enrollment at Spring Arbor University is 1,977 and the part-time enrollment is 413. This means that 82.7% of students enrolled at Spring Arbor University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Spring Arbor University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Spring Arbor University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Spring Arbor University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Spring Arbor University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,635 enrolled students
Black or African American
221 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
113 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Spring Arbor University is 68.4% White, 9.25% Black or African American, 4.73% Hispanic or Latino, 3.01% Two or More Races, 2.43% Asian, 0.418% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.126% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 236 students (9.87%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 586 more women than men received degrees from Spring Arbor University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Spring Arbor University is white (701 degrees awarded). There were 7.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (88 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Spring Arbor University is Family Practice Nurse (164 degrees awarded), followed by Social Work (113 degrees) and Nursing Administration (64 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Spring Arbor University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (196 degrees awarded), Psychology (72 degrees), and Health (324 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Spring Arbor University are Registered nurses (1,521,399 people), Social workers, all other (267,492 people), Medical & health services managers (217,210 people), Other managers (210,028 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (192,510 people).

The most specialized majors at Spring Arbor University in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (196 degrees awarded), Psychology (72 degrees), Health (324 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (6 degrees), and Theology (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Spring Arbor University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Spring Arbor University are Public Administration and Social Service (196 degrees awarded), Psychology (72 degrees), Health (324 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (6 degrees), and Theology (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Spring Arbor University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,218,593 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,795,032 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (524,429 people), Outpatient care centers (471,437 people), and Individual & family services (303,834 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Spring Arbor University.

Most Common (2023)

Family Practice Nurse
164 degrees awarded
Social Work
113 degrees awarded
Nursing Administration
64 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Spring Arbor University was Family Practice Nurse with 164 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Spring Arbor University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

169

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

755

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 169 degrees were awarded to men at Spring Arbor University, which is 0.224 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (755).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Spring Arbor University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Spring Arbor University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.553 times less than the 38 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 178 degrees were awarded to men at Spring Arbor University in Social Work, which is 10.5 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

64%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 46% of students graduating from Spring Arbor University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 64% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Spring Arbor University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.25% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
701 degrees awarded
Black or African American
88 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Spring Arbor University is white (701 degrees awarded). There were 7.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (88 degrees).

3.14% of degree recipients (29 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
575 degrees awarded
White Male
126 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
68 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Spring Arbor University is white female (575 degrees awarded). There were 4.56 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (126 degrees).

Operations

Spring Arbor University has an endowment valued at nearly $26.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 407k (1.54%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Spring Arbor University had a total salary expenditure of 48.8M. Spring Arbor University employs 29 Assistant professors, 23 Professors and 19 Associate professors. Most academics at Spring Arbor University are Female Assistant professor (20), Male Professor (18), and Male Associate professor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Spring Arbor University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 71 employees, Management, with 28 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 21 employees.

Endowment

$26.4M

2023 Endowment

2.39%

growth from 2022

Spring Arbor University has an endowment valued at about $26.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Spring Arbor University grew 2.39% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $23.3M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Spring Arbor University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18.9M

2023 Salaries

8.07%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Spring Arbor University paid a median of $18.9M in salaries, which represents 38.8% of their overall expenditure ($48.8M) and a 8.07% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.39% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.69% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.63M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Spring Arbor University paid a total of $4.63M to 71 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

29 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

71 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Spring Arbor University were Assistant professor with 29 employees, Professor with 23 employees, and Associate professor with 19 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Spring Arbor University were Office and Administrative Support with 71 employees, Management with 28 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Spring Arbor University was Female Assistant professor with 20 employees, Male Professor with 18 employees, and Male Associate professor with 12 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Spring Arbor University.

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