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Spring Arbor University

#828 in US ranking Spring Arbor, MI
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Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$47,417
Tuition & fees
$35,530
Avg. aid
$20,428
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
52%
SAT range
1010–1240

Outcomes

Graduation rate
64%
Median salary
$44,808
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Spring Arbor University?

Spring Arbor University's reported six-year graduation rate is 63% for the relevant first-time, full-time undergraduate cohort. Its four-year rate is 48%. These measures describe how earlier groups of students progressed; they are not predictions for an individual applicant.

The reported overall graduation rate is 64%, while first-year retention is 77%. Graduation-rate measures generally follow defined entering cohorts and may not describe transfer students, part-time students, or adults returning to finish a degree equally well. A student comparing programs should also consider the credits required, course availability, and whether clinical or student-teaching placements could affect the time needed to finish.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Spring Arbor University?

Federal College Scorecard program data reports earnings for some Spring Arbor University fields approximately one year after completion. These are outcomes for former students represented in the federal data, not salary offers or guarantees for future graduates.

Examples of reported one-year figures include $70,051 for registered nursing, $46,513 for accounting, $46,252 for business administration, and $33,424 for social work. The figures are program-specific: comparing nursing with social work does not isolate the effect of attending Spring Arbor, because occupations, credentials, locations, and further-study patterns differ.

Early earnings are also an incomplete measure of a degree's value. Some graduates enter additional training, work part time, or begin in positions with different advancement paths. Students should compare the federal data's cohort definition, earnings measure, and available debt figures for the specific credential and program they intend to pursue.

Spring Arbor University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
64%
4-year graduation
48%
6-year graduation
63%

Spring Arbor University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
77%
First-year retention, part-time students
100%
Employed 1 year after graduation
97%

Spring Arbor University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$44,808
4 years after graduation
$55,203
5 years after graduation
$54,974
7 years after graduation
$59,693
10 years after starting college
$56,715

Alumni Salary for Spring Arbor University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Accounting and Related Services

$46,513

Biology, General

$22,989

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$46,252

Communication and Media Studies

$35,722

Criminal Justice and Corrections

$27,954

Fine and Studio Arts

$29,293

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

$30,529

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

$37,261

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries

$21,767

Psychology, General

$27,102

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$70,051

Social Work

$33,424

Special Education and Teaching

$35,362

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

$38,418

Spring Arbor University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

41748

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

212445

Health Professions and Related Programs

27128

Education

21526

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

14317

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

8513

Visual and Performing Arts

639

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

347

Theology and Religious Vocations

246

Psychology

516

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

21227239

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

9410104

Psychology

63770

Education

49251

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

10515

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

101

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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