Applying to SAU

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
37.33%	1,060

Spring Arbor University's acceptance rate is 37.33% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 3,145 students applied and 1,174 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively hard (lower than the national average) to get into SAU.

SAU's acceptance rate is the 3rd lowest among 45 Michigan colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,060 and the ACT score is 23 at SAU. SAU's SAT score ranks 20th out of 26 Michigan colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to SAU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Spring Arbor University is 37.33% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.55%. 1,526 men and 1,607 women applied to SAU and 457 men and 716 women students were accepted.

Among them, 97 men and 109 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at SAU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at SAU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	3,145	1,526	1,607	0	12
Admitted	1,174	457	716	0	1
Enrolled	206	97	109	0	0
Acceptance Rate	37.33%	29.95%	44.56%	-	8.33%
Yield	17.55%	21.23%	15.22%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Spring Arbor University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 59 students (29% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 9 students (4%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at SAU.

The median SAT score is 1,060 with 530 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 595 and the 25^th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 570 and 25^th percentile is 465 .

The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75^th percentile score of 25 and 25^th percentile score of 17 at SAU. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 20.

The SAT and ACT scores at Spring Arbor University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at SAU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	935	1060	1165
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	470	530	595
SAT Math	465	530	570
ACT Composite	17	23	25
ACT Math	19	23	24
ACT English	17	20	24

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Spring Arbor University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 206 first-year students enrolled in SAU. The proportion of full-time students is 99.51% and part-time students is 0.49%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 47.09% and women students is 52.91%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at SAU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at SAU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	206	97	109
Full-time	205	96	109
Part-time	1	1	0

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at SAU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Spring Arbor University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

SAU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $30 for undergraduate schools and $30 for graduate schools of Spring Arbor University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to SAU.

Admission Information for Applying to SAU
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$30
Graduate Application Fees	$30
Admission Information	https://www.arbor.edu/admissions/
Online Application	https://www.arbor.edu/admissions/apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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