Paying for Spring Arbor University

	Undergraduate	Graduate
2024 Tuition & Fee	$32,580 2.91%	$8,194 -3.46%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Spring Arbor University (SAU) is $32,580 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,194. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $34,962.

77% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $17,775. It could cover 54.56% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $28,345 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

SAU's 4-year tuition is $135,676, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $191,108.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Spring Arbor University is $32,580. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 2.91% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $34,962.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $33,527 , a 2.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

SAU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$31,660	$12,432
2023-2024	$32,580	$12,740
Change % 2023-2024	2.91%	2.48%
2024-2025	$33,527	$13,056

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $8,194. The graduate tuition is same as the last year. Its graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,758.

The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $7,910 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 3.5% decrease compared to 2024's rate.

SAU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,488	$12,432
2023-2024	$8,194	$12,740
Change % 2023-2024	-3.46%	2.48%
2024-2025	$7,910	$13,056

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at SAU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $776. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $669.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$754
	2023-2024	$776
	2024-2025	$799
Graduate	2022-2023	$684
	2023-2024	$669
	2024-2025	$654

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $12,740. The Living costs increased by 2.48% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The SAU's 2024 on-campus COA is $46,120 and off-campus COA is $46,120.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At SAU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$32,580
Room & Board	$10,960	$10,960
Personal Expenses	$1,780	$1,780
Books & Supplies	$800
Cost of Attendance	$46,120	$46,120

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at SAU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at SAU is $135,676.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

SAU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$33,107	$33,643	$34,187	$34,740	$135,676
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$33,643	$34,187	$34,740	$35,302	$137,871
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$34,187	$34,740	$35,302	$35,873	$140,101
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$34,740	$35,302	$35,873	$36,453	$142,367
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$35,302	$35,873	$36,453	$37,043	$144,670

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $191,108.

SAU 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$46,773	$47,436	$48,108	$48,791	$191,108
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$47,436	$48,108	$48,791	$49,484	$193,820
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$48,108	$48,791	$49,484	$50,188	$196,572
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$48,791	$49,484	$50,188	$50,902	$199,365
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$49,484	$50,188	$50,902	$51,626	$202,200

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 77% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $120,008.

SAU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$28,998	$29,661	$30,333	$31,016	$120,008
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$29,661	$30,333	$31,016	$31,709	$122,720
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$30,333	$31,016	$31,709	$32,413	$125,472
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$31,016	$31,709	$32,413	$33,127	$128,265
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$31,709	$32,413	$33,127	$33,851	$131,100

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