C+
Above Average
Score: 59/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
54/100 · earnings-weighted

Spring Arbor University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Spring Arbor, Michigan 49283
Outcomes
B
72/100
Affordability
F
20/100
Resources
B+
74/100
Experience
B
68/100
Prestige
C+
58/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,390
Total Enrollment
60%
Graduation Rate
74%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
37%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Spring Arbor University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$51,732
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$45,592
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,375
Median debt at graduation
63.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,170
Average SAT
28.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 51% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 47th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MI wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Spring Arbor University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$77,680$91,869+3%#276 of 966#213$25,000
Accounting and Related Services$57,710$66,338-13%#569 of 796#518$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$51,204$62,928-8%#675 of 1176#571$26,250
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$47,121$50,735-4%#283 of 476#231$27,125
Social Work$39,071$49,642-4%#287 of 420#256$27,000
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$37,401$48,809+0%#74 of 172#54$22,617
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$42,172$47,270-8%#270 of 345#258$28,360
Fine and Studio Arts—$43,021+4%#173 of 423#123—
Special Education and Teaching$41,324$42,461-16%#162 of 177#158$29,000
Psychology$35,492$41,167-19%#941 of 1027#927$25,000
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries$19,557$36,814-14%#24 of 29#26—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Spring Arbor University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $293,386
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,053/mo — vs ~$563/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 49202 (5.8% cap, Jackson)

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🏆 Where Spring Arbor University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries
of 1 schools
#5
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing
of 8 schools
#16
Nursing Administration
of 48 schools
#18
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
of 37 schools
#25
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
of 100 schools
#30
Counseling Psychology
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $31,940 $31,940
Room $5,070
Board $5,890
Total Cost (On-Campus) $46,120 $46,120

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
30%
Receive Pell Grants
64%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Social Work 152 grads/yr Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 142 grads/yr Nursing Administration 59 grads/yr Counseling Psychology 55 grads/yr Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 47 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 46 grads/yr Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 32 grads/yr Education/Teaching of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries 31 grads/yr Nursing Education 17 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 16 grads/yr School Psychology 15 grads/yr Operations Management and Supervision 13 grads/yr General Studies 13 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 13 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 8 grads/yr Psychology, General 8 grads/yr English/Language Arts Teacher Education 6 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 6 grads/yr Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism 5 grads/yr History, General 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Spring Arbor University's top programs commonly pursue.

Social and community service managers
$78k/yr 219,800 jobs
Social work teachers, postsecondary
$76k/yr 17,100 jobs
Social workers, all other
$69k/yr 81,000 jobs
Healthcare social workers
$68k/yr 193,200 jobs
Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists
$65k/yr 92,300 jobs
Marriage and family therapists
$64k/yr 77,800 jobs
Mental health and substance abuse social workers
$60k/yr 136,800 jobs
Child, family, and school social workers
$59k/yr 399,900 jobs

Student Demographics

2,390
Total Students
76%
Women
77%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Hispanic 5%
Black 9%
Asian 3%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 26%
Hybrid (Some Online) 12%
Fully Online 63%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 77%
25-64 (Adult) 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Spring Arbor University?
Spring Arbor University has an acceptance rate of 37%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Spring Arbor University?
Tuition at Spring Arbor University is $31,940 for in-state students and $31,940 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Spring Arbor University?
The graduation rate at Spring Arbor University is 60%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Spring Arbor University a good school?
Spring Arbor University has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Spring Arbor University?
Spring Arbor University has a total enrollment of 2,390 students. Most students (77%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology