Spring Arbor University

Since 1873, Spring Arbor University has helped students pursue wisdom by offering an education grounded in the Christian faith. What began as a small elementary and secondary school in the late 1800’s has evolved into a top-tier, liberal arts, Christian university with more than 3,000 enrolled students. Spring Arbor University now offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and programs, degree completion programs, associate programs and graduate programs. With programs presented on campus, online and on site at 12 locations throughout Michigan and Ohio, the university continues to meet the growing needs of its students.

Learning happens in our 97+ majors and programs, but it doesn’t end there. It also happens in one-on-one meetings between students and faculty. It happens over a cup of coffee at Sacred Grounds, our campus coffee shop. It happens in graduate cohorts across Michigan and Ohio. Our caring faculty and staff are here to form students into critical participants. Whether you’re fresh out of high school, looking to finish a degree or want to take your mind and career to the next level in a master’s program, SAU will help you discover and embrace your purpose.

We know college is expensive, but we also know it’s worth the investment. That’s why we work hard to keep our costs affordable. We know many families continue to experience the challenges of an uncertain economy, but we know the value of an excellent, Christian college education outweighs the challenges. We are developing difference makers; people who will be critical participants in the world and make an impact for Jesus.

At Spring Arbor University, we are committed to providing you with a holistic educational experience, one which prepares you to vocationally live out your calling as a critical participant in the contemporary world. And you won’t be alone on this journey. Our close-knit, intentionally Christian community will support you as you discover more of who you are in relationship to yourself, your community, and God.

On campus, you’ll have the chance to engage in unique experiences and events that will challenge and stretch you, as well as opportunities to help you grow in your relationship with Christ and with others. As you enjoy this chapter in your life, a host of campus services will be at your disposal, ensuring you keep whole and healthy as you pursue the path to wisdom.

We know you’re seeking a truly authentic and meaningful college experience — the kind where you become the person God intends you to be, where Jesus Christ stands at the center of everything. We know you want to feel at home, in a place where people pursue their dreams and passions with discernment wisdom.

Our main campus in Spring Arbor, Michigan, is home to our traditional undergraduate students, with 70+ undergraduate majors and programs offered. It is also home to four graduate programs, a wealth of caring faculty and staff and a rich history of academic and spiritual excellence.

At Spring Arbor University, we want to see you succeed while you’re here (and long after you’ve graduated). To help you achieve collegiate success, we have designed and developed Welcome Week and Community of Learners (COL) 100. These programs are intended to ensure that students get connected on day one, and have support and resources throughout the rest of their first year at SAU.

Over 140 years ago, Edward Payson (E.P.) Hart and Martha (Mattie) Bishop Hart left the comforts of their Illinois home where, E.P. was serving as a pastor, to fulfill an important purpose. Eventually, that purpose helped them found today’s Spring Arbor University. The Harts, and everyone associated with Spring Arbor University since then, have shared a common focus on the pursuit of wisdom as they work to glorify Christ in the hearts of many youth who can then become stewards of the faith and bring meaningful and redemptive change to the world.