More selective than 95% of Michigan colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
29% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 4% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose SAU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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SAU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, SAU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 630 |
| SAT math | 470 | 610 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1010 | 1240 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
SAU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 52% | 540–630 | 470–610 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 37% | 470–595 | 465–570 | 17–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is SAU compared with other Michigan colleges?
SAU has the 3rd-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Michigan colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | 16% | 93% | $13,138 |
| 2 | Hillsdale College | 21% | 90% | — |
| 3 | Spring Arbor University | 52% | 64% | $19,353 |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | 56% | 58% | $9,492 |
| 5 | Lawrence Technological University | 56% | 61% | $32,918 |
| 6 | Alma College | 57% | 63% | $20,694 |
| 7 | Madonna University | 63% | 60% | $17,755 |
| 8 | Northwood University | 65% | 63% | $27,232 |
| 9 | Cleary University | 68% | 41% | $22,143 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Michigan colleges →
Who enrolls at SAU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
SAU admissions questions
What is the SAU acceptance rate?
Spring Arbor University accepts 52% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,174 of 3,145 applicants were admitted.
Does SAU require the SAT or ACT?
Spring Arbor University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 29% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for SAU?
The middle 50% of Spring Arbor University enrolled first-year students scored 1010–1240 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at SAU?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (206 of 1,174).
Is SAU getting harder to get into?
Spring Arbor University accepted 52% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 37% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Spring Arbor University overview