Spring Arbor University Acceptance Rate
Spring Arbor, Michigan · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,145
- Admitted
- 1,174
- Yield
- 17.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Spring Arbor University's acceptance rate has fallen from 66.6% in 2014–15 to 37.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,629 to 3,145 (+20%) over that period.
Its 37.3% rate makes Spring Arbor University more selective than about 90% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 93%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (44.6% for women vs 29.9% for men, a 14.7-point gap). Spring Arbor University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 17.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,629 | 1,752 | 66.6% | 337 |
| 2015–16 | 1,546 | 1,065 | 68.9% | 291 |
| 2016–17 | 1,623 | 1,160 | 71.5% | 305 |
| 2017–18 | 1,689 | 1,132 | 67% | 269 |
| 2018–19 | 1,173 | 832 | 70.9% | 192 |
| 2019–20 | 1,459 | 958 | 65.7% | 216 |
| 2020–21 | 1,504 | 952 | 63.3% | 208 |
| 2021–22 | 1,760 | 1,055 | 59.9% | 231 |
| 2022–23 | 2,312 | 1,094 | 47.3% | 228 |
| 2023–24 | 3,145 | 1,174 | 37.3% | 206 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,607 | 716 | 44.6% |
| Men | 1,526 | 457 | 29.9% |
| Unknown | 12 | 1 | 8.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 470–595 | 29% |
| SAT Math | 465–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–25 | 4% |
How Spring Arbor University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Spring Arbor University's acceptance rate?
Spring Arbor University's acceptance rate is 37.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,174 admitted of 3,145 applicants).
Is Spring Arbor University test optional?
Spring Arbor University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Spring Arbor University?
Spring Arbor University received 3,145 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,174.
What SAT score do you need for Spring Arbor University?
Admitted students at Spring Arbor University typically scored 470–595 on SAT Reading/Writing and 465–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Spring Arbor University getting harder to get into?
Spring Arbor University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 66.6% in 2014–15 to 37.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.arbor.edu/.