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Spring
Arbor University |
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Main
Campus: Spring Arbor, Mich. |
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| Established: |
1873 |
| Type: |
Private |
| President: |
Charles
H. Webb |
| Endowment: |
$9,437,284 |
| Undergraduates: |
1,775 |
| Mascot |
Cougars |
| Campus
Type: |
Rural |
| Affiliations: |
Free
Methodist |
| Location: |
Spring
Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A. |
| Website: |
www.arbor.edu |
| Enrollment: |
1,775
undergraduate; 1,291 graduate, 1,165 professional
studies (off-campus degree completion) |
| Student
Profile: |
84%
in-state, 15% out-of-state, 1% international |
| Denominal
Profile: |
42
different denominations |
| Faculty: |
90
full-time faculty; 15-1 faculty-to-student radio |
| Freshman
retention rate: |
77%
(students who return for their second year or more) |
| About
the University: |
For
more than 130 years, Spring Arbor University has offered
liberal arts training in a Christ-centered environment
situated on a 100-acre campus. |
| Student
organizations: |
25
organizations and clubs. Spring Arbor University has
two radio stations: 106.9 HOME.fm and 89.3 The Message.
89.3 The Message has been previously known as 89.3
The Vibe. Publications include The Pulse, a bi-weekly
student-run news magazine, and the Echo, a video year
book. An annual student film festival, Lumenocular,
is held every April. Spring Arbor University requires
that all students attend a chapel service on Mondays
and Wednesdays at 10:10 am. Aside from Chapel, there
are campus groups and events designed to grow the
spiritual life of students including Spiritual Life
Retreat, small groups, and the CORE program. |
| Most
popular activities: |
Radio
station, intramural sports, academic clubs, music
groups; ROTC; Bible study; service projects |
| Majors: |
60
undergraduate, 7 graduate programs. Business, Christian
Ministry Leadership, Education and Teacher Certification,
Organizational Management, Nursing, Social Work, Communication,
Counseling and others. |
| Degrees
Available: |
Bachelor's,
Master's, Post-baccalaureate Teacher Certificate |
| Special
Academic Programs: |
Degree
completion program, online courses |
| Academic
Calendar: |
Fall,
Spring semesters, plus January and May terms |
| Housing: |
More
than 60% of students live on campus in residence options
including standard dorms, suites, villages, apartments,
and houses. Common areas provide technology, theater,
cooking, study and recreation areas. |
| Greek
Life: |
Not
offered |
| Wireless
access: |
Wireless
campus wide |
| Tuition
per year: |
In-state
and out-of-state, full time: $18,700
Required fees: $540
Room and board: $6,650 |
| Financial
Aid: |
Forms
needed: FAFSA
Types of aid available: N/A; 94% receive financial
aid
Average need-based financial aid package: $18,728
per year
Call 800-968-0011 or visit www.arbor.edu/financialaid
for more information |
| Admissions: |
Deferred
admission: No
Early decision: No
Application fee: $30.00
Documents required: Application, high school transcript,
ACT/SAT score; ACT/SAT writing not required
Materials recommended: N/A
Materials needed for transfer students: N/A |
Info
is current as of Spring 2010 -- Sources: Wikipedia.com
and MichiganCollegeGuide.com
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