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Spring Arbor University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range970 to 1135
ACT RangeN/A
Average GPA3.61
Acceptance Rate51.5%

At test-optional Spring Arbor, the fact that just 4% submit SAT scores means a strong result can add a clear academic signal. Aim for 1135 or higher to sit above the middle range, especially if you want your test score to reinforce a GPA near the 3.61 average.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Spring Arbor University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Spring Arbor University enrolls about 1,140 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Spring Arbor has a 77% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 63%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Spring Arbor, MI

Undergrad Enrollment1,140
Freshman Retention77%
SettingRural
Student to Faculty Ratio12:1
Graduation Rate63%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Spring Arbor University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Early Action

Early Decision

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Spring Arbor, plan your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes that could improve a superscore. Because Spring Arbor is test-optional, the March 1 financial aid priority deadline should not drive your testing timeline unless another college or scholarship on your list requires scores.

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What you'll actually pay

Spring Arbor is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $33,984, and 86% of students receive aid. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

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Tuition and Fees$33,984
Room and Board$11,400
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application Fee$30
Students on Aid86%
Average Aid Package$24,198
Average Debt at Grad$32,602

Spring Arbor University's total listed cost for tuition, fees, room, and board is $45,384. Financial aid is common, with 86% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $24,198. Actual costs depend on family finances and other factors. Graduates leave with an average debt of $32,602.

Student life at Spring Arbor University

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Radio station
Choral groups
Housing

71% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Guaranteed

Men only
Women only
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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