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How strong are the academics at Spring Arbor University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

11:1
Student to faculty ratio

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Spring Arbor has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Spring Arbor University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Spring Arbor's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Spring Arbor University:

74%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Spring Arbor University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Social Work
Nursing Administration
Business Administration and Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
General Studies
6
14.4
22.8
31.2
39.6
48

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Environmental Biology 4
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
  • Biochemistry 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 17
  • Operations Management and Supervision 13
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 8
  • Accounting 4
  • Financial Planning and Services 2
  • Finance, General 1
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
  • Actuarial Science 0
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 5
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 1
  • Broadcast Journalism 1
  • Advertising 0
  • Journalism 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 1
Education
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 6
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 4
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 4
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 4
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs 3
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 3
  • Music Teacher Education 1
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 1
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
  • History Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 0
  • Speech Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 3
  • Mechanical Engineering 2
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 0
  • Rhetoric and Composition 0
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Family Systems 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Nursing Administration 28
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0
History
  • History, General 2
  • History, General 2
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 3
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 13
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 0
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 0
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 13
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 4
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 3
  • Christian Studies 2
  • Philosophy 1
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, Other 2
  • Chemistry, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 6
  • Psychology, General 2
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 48
  • Human Services, General 0
  • Human Services, General 0
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 0
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 2
  • Social Sciences, General 1
  • Political Economy 0
  • Urban Studies/Affairs 0
  • Political Science and Government, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 3
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling 1
  • Theology/Theological Studies 1
  • Religious/Sacred Music 1
  • Urban Ministry 0
  • Youth Ministry 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 3
  • Graphic Design 2
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 2
  • Art/Art Studies, General 1
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
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