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Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, MI arbor.edu 990 students

Spring Arbor University's campus is located in the small, rural village of Spring Arbor, Michigan. The university's identity is shaped by its Free Methodist affiliation, fostering a faith-based environment. Students will find a close-knit community here, with an emphasis on integrating Christian faith with learning.

Programs
10
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$44,873
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$32,580
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Spring Arbor University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 26% of students receive Pell Grants; 51% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $19,805, roughly 39% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $16,569 $66,276
$30K – $48K $18,940 $75,760
$48K – $75K $18,556 $74,224
$75K – $110K $21,635 $86,540
$110K+ $23,328 $93,312
Sticker price (no aid) $32,580 $130,320
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Spring Arbor University

10 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
75
$77,680/yr High 5.3x
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →
60
$57,710/yr Very High 3.4x
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
60
$51,204/yr High 4.0x
Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →
48
$42,172/yr High 2.7x
Human Development & Family Studies
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Compare across schools →
41
$37,401/yr High 1.9x
Social Work Compare across schools →
36
$39,071/yr Moderate 2.8x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools →
35
$41,324/yr High 2.2x
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools →
33
$47,121/yr Low 2.8x
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools →
31
$35,492/yr High 2.2x
Pastoral Counseling
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries Compare across schools →
18
$19,557/yr Moderate 0.5x

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