Spring Arbor University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
3,058

Full + Part time Students
1:14

Faculty to Student Ratio
16%

Transfer Student Ratio
$18.4K

Avg. Financial Aid

For 135 years, Spring Arbor University has distinguished itself as the place where faith and learning meet. What began as a small elementary and secondary school in the late 1800s has evolved into a top-tier, liberal arts, Christian university with over 4,000 enrolled students. Offering over 60 undergraduate majors and programs, seven degree completion programs, two associate programs, and eight graduate programs, presented in both face-to-face and online formats at 14 locations throughout Michigan and in Ohio, the University continues to meet the growing needs of its students.

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Overview

Total Faculty	104
Full-Time Undergraduate	2,138
Part-Time Undergraduate	920
Application Acceptance Rate	70%
Transfer Students	476
Programs	78 Programs
Courses	79 Courses
Equivalencies	471 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$22,538
Out-of-State Tuition	$22,538
Books and Supplies	$800
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	76%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$9,151
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	93%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$9,205

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

DEAN'S Scholarship, CUM GPA 3.50-4.00, $7,500 per year, renewed annually with a CUM GPA of at least a 3.3. MERIT Scholarship, CUM GPA 3.00-3.49, $5,000 per year, renewed annually with a CUM GPA of at least a 3.0.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

As a transfer student, you must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher for regular admission.
Official Transcripts:

Have all the colleges and universities you have attended send your official transcripts to SAU's admissions office.
SAT Scores:

You must send us your ACT or SAT scores if you are transferring with less than 26 semester hours.
Letters of Recommendation:

Spring Arbor does not publish a requirement for letters of recommendation.
Essay:

A personal statement answering "Have you personally accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior?" is on your application.
Application Fee:

There is a $30 non-refundable application fee, which is waived if you apply online.
Interview:

Spring Arbor does not publish a requirement for a personal interview.
Other Requirements:

Sign and submit a release of information form from the last college you attended if you lived on campus and attended within the last four years.
Apply Here:

http://www.arbor.edu/admissions/undergrad-admissions/transfers/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Courses with a grade below “C” (2.0) will not be accepted for transfer. Courses graded with “P” (Pass) or “CR” (Credit) will not transfer unless institutional policy states that “P” or “CR” is equivalent to at least a 2.0.
Credits (Min/Max):

The max credits from a 2-year institution is 68, and 90 from a 4-year. The minimum credits that you must complete at Spring Arbor to earn a degree is 30.