MI
Spring Arbor University
0.82 incidents / 1,000 students
Spring Arbor, MI · Clery Act 2024 · Private Nonprofit
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor University reported zero incidents in the Clery Criminal Offenses section for 2022–2024. Other Clery tables can still contain reports, and zero here does not mean no risk.
- 0.82
- Incidents / 1k students
- #538
- Rank of 2,072
- #39
- MI rank
- 2,441
- Enrolled students
0.82 reported score-category incidents per 1,000 students
Spring Arbor University reported zero 2024 Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents in the score categories (0.00 per 1,000). Zero in those categories is not a safety proof, other Clery tables and unreported harm can still exist, and zero-report campuses are left unranked against each other.
Data source U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey
- incidents / 1,000 students
- 0.82
- of 2,072 ranked nationally
- #538
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 74%
- Criminal Offenses, 2024
- 0
Source: U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey
Data updated August 2026
Clery Act plate
Sheet 172334 · Spring Arbor University 0.82/1k score rate · #538/2,072
RATE-QUIET · RANK-MID · ST-MID · ABOVE-PEER · ZERO-NONE · TREND-FLAT · CAT-NONE · ENR-SMALL · FIRE-ZERO
- RATE-QUIET 0.82/1k
- RANK-MID #538/2,072
- ST-MID #39 in state
- ABOVE-PEER Mineral Area College · +0.41
- ZERO-NONE Scored
- TREND-FLAT Flat
- CAT-NONE No incidents
- ENR-SMALL 2,441
- FIRE-ZERO 0 fires filed
Nearest enrollment peer: Mineral Area College (-0.41/1k)
Spring Arbor University sheet RATE-QUIET · RANK-MID · ST-MID · ABOVE-PEER · ZERO-NONE · TREND-FLAT · CAT-NONE · ENR-SMALL · FIRE-ZERO · peer Mineral Area College. Codes from this campus OPE filing: score-category rate, national/state rank, named enrollment peer, zero posture, Criminal Offenses trend, lead category, enrollment band, fire filing. Not a moving recommendation.
Clery plate RATE-QUIET · RANK-MID · ST-MID · ABOVE-PEER · ZERO-NONE · TREND-FLAT · CAT-NONE · ENR-SMALL · FIRE-ZERO. Nearest similar-enrollment peer is Mineral Area College (-0.41/1k). National rank #538 of 2,072 scored campuses. Instrument codes from this campus OPE sheet; compare similarly sized peers before treating any single rate as decisive.
Spring Arbor University reported zero 2024 Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents in the score categories (0.00 per 1,000). Zero in those categories is not a safety proof, other Clery tables and unreported harm can still exist, and zero-report campuses are left unranked against each other.
Peer-rate neighbourhood around Spring Arbor University
Lowest/highest enrollment peers plus campuses nearest Spring on score-category rate. Full ladder: /rankings/safest-campuses.
- Mineral Area College · lowest peer 0.41
Mineral Area College — lowest peer
0.41 per 1,000 students
- Smith Chason College · near 0.41
Smith Chason College — near
0.41 per 1,000 students
- Spring Arbor University · this campus 0.82
Spring Arbor University — this campus
0.82 per 1,000 students
- Canisius University · near 1.63
Canisius University — near
1.63 per 1,000 students
- California Institute of Technology · highest peer
California Institute of Technology — highest peer
13.58 per 1,000 students
What this shows Neighbourhood of similar-enrollment peers around Spring Arbor University's 0.82/1k rate, not a full-corpus distribution reprint.
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2024
Spring Arbor University was unchanged from 0 to 0 reported on-campus incidents between the 2023 and 2024 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesSignature insight · size does not equal danger
Campus size vs reported safety rate
Among 37 MI 4-year peers in this comparison, Spring Arbor University is larger than 83% and safer-reporting than 50% - the larger, safer-reporting quadrant. Axes are within-sample percentiles so outliers share the same frame; a higher safety percentile means a lower Clery incidents-per-1,000 rate.
Read the chart as text
- Point 1: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 81, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 58
- Point 2: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 78, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 31
- Point 3: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 86, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 11
- Point 4: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 75, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 25
- Point 5: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 72, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 22
- Point 6: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 69, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 58
- Point 7: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 89, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 58
- Point 8: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 67, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 58
- Point 9: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 64, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 14
- Point 10: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 92, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 28
- Point 11: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 61, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 58
- Point 12: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 58, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 56
- Point 13: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 56, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 6
- Point 14: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 94, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 33
- Point 15: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 53, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 3
- Point 16: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 50, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 44
- Point 17: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 97, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 39
- Point 18: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 47, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 19
- Point 19: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 44, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 17
- Point 20: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 42, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 42
- Point 21: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 39, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 47
- Point 22: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 36, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 58
- Point 23: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 33, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 8
- Point 24: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 100, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 53
- Point 25: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 31, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 58
- Point 26: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 28, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 58
- Point 27: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 25, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 58
- Point 28: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 22, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 58
- Point 29: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 19, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 58
- Point 30: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 17, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 36
- Point 31: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 14, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 0
- Point 32: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 11, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 58
- Point 33: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 8, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 58
- Point 34: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 6, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 58
- Point 35: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 3, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 58
- Point 36: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 0, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 58
- Spring Arbor University: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 83, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 50
Read the chart as a table
| Campus | Enrollment | Rate / 1k | Size pct | Safety pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuyper College | 161 | 0.00 | 0 | 58 |
| Michigan School of Psychology | 190 | 0.00 | 3 | 58 |
| Great Lakes Christian College | 210 | 0.00 | 6 | 58 |
| Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine | 346 | 0.00 | 8 | 58 |
| Sacred Heart Major Seminary | 351 | 0.00 | 11 | 58 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary | 367 | 21.80 | 14 | 0 |
| Western Theological Seminary | 397 | 2.52 | 17 | 36 |
| Thomas M Cooley Law School | 420 | 0.00 | 19 | 58 |
| Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield | 594 | 0.00 | 22 | 58 |
| Chamberlain University-Michigan | 629 | 0.00 | 25 | 58 |
| Bay Mills Community College | 698 | 0.00 | 28 | 58 |
| Spring Arbor University (this campus) | 2,441 | 0.82 | 83 | 50 |
Sample of 12 campuses from the plot (sorted by enrollment). Source: U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey + IPEDS enrollment. Rate = on-campus Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 students; lower is safer-reporting, not a personal-risk forecast.
Crime Statistics by Year
Spring Arbor University recorded zero on-campus Criminal Offenses incidents in every Clery category across 2022–2024. Enrollment peer in this dataset: Brenau University.
Source: US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Zero-filled category grids are omitted when every cell is zero (progressive surface); other Clery tables remain below when present
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 5 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 6 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
Spring Arbor University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are $2024 Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer in those categories).
GA
Brenau University
1.64 incidents / 1,000 students
MO
Mineral Area College
0.41 incidents / 1,000 students
Cost context
Where Spring Arbor University sits on price and outcomes
At $19,353, Spring Arbor University's reported average net price is cheaper than 62% among 138 Michigan colleges with a reported figure. The state median is $17,263.
- $19,353
- average net price
- $17,263
- Michigan median
- 1.7×
- six-year earnings to median debt
- $6,840
- reported income-bracket spread
Net price moves with income here, but not sharply: $14,530 for families reporting under $30,000 against $21,370 above $110,000, a difference of $6,840. Aid narrows the gap without closing it, so the $19,353 average sits reasonably close to what most brackets report.
Six-year median earnings of $45,592 run about 2.4 times the annual net price. The margin is real but narrow, so how many years of price a student actually pays matters a great deal here.
Average net price reflects grant and scholarship aid for aided students, not a personal offer. Earnings cover former students who received federal aid; neither measure predicts an individual's outcome.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $34,014
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $34,014
- Avg Net Price
- $19,353
- Median Debt
- $26,375
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 29%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 52%
- SAT Average
- 1170
- SAT Math Range
- 470-610
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 61%
- Retention Rate
- 77%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $45,592
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $51,732
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 69%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Similar Institutions
Showing 5 of 1,276 similar institutions by enrollment size.
Brenau University
Gainesville, GA · 2,436 enrolled
Safety Score 1.64
Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MO · 2,447 enrolled
Safety Score 0.41
Smith Chason College
Los Angeles, CA · 2,447 enrolled
Safety Score 0.41
Canisius University
Buffalo, NY · 2,451 enrolled
Safety Score 1.63
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA · 2,430 enrolled
Safety Score 13.58
Closest by National Rank
Spring Arbor University (national rank #538) sits near Saddleback College (#537) and St Catherine University (#539) on the scored national list, nearest by rank, not by size or state.
Nationwide campuses with similar scale or Clery rate
Two Clery-derived peer sets for Spring Arbor University, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not state containment (Similar Institutions and national-rank neighbors above stay enrollment- or rank-based).
Similar enrollment (nationwide)
Brenau University
Gainesville, GA · 2,436 enrolled
Safety score 1.64
Smith Chason College
Los Angeles, CA · 2,447 enrolled
Safety score 0.41
Canisius University
Buffalo, NY · 2,451 enrolled
Safety score 1.63
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA · 2,430 enrolled
Safety score 13.58
United States University
San Diego, CA · 2,454 enrolled
Safety score 0.00
Felician University
Lodi, NJ · 2,427 enrolled
Safety score 4.12
Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL · 2,425 enrolled
Safety score 5.36
Edgewood College
Madison, WI · 2,459 enrolled
Safety score 1.63
Similar 2024 Clery rate (nationwide)
St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN · 3,651 enrolled
Safety score 0.82
Chamberlain University-New Jersey
North Brunswick, NJ · 1,226 enrolled
Safety score 0.82
Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH · 1,209 enrolled
Safety score 0.83
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA · 3,700 enrolled
Safety score 0.81
Miami University-Hamilton
Hamilton, OH · 2,480 enrolled
Safety score 0.81
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI · 13,641 enrolled
Safety score 0.81
University of Connecticut-Stamford
Stamford, CT · 2,482 enrolled
Safety score 0.81
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma, WA · 4,965 enrolled
Safety score 0.81
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spring Arbor University safe?
Spring Arbor University has a safety score of 0.82 (2024 on-campus Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #538 nationally out of 2,072 ranked institutions - nearest similar-enrollment comparison: Brenau University (1.64/1k). Same-state same-level set: Northwood University (0.00/1k); Madonna University (3.30/1k); Andrews University (6.46/1k); Siena Heights University (3.93/1k); Adrian College (3.97/1k); Cornerstone University (0.00/1k); Northwestern Michigan College (0.00/1k); Alpena Community College (0.00/1k).
What crimes are reported at Spring Arbor University?
None in the Criminal Offenses section. Spring Arbor University reported zero in every category in that section for calendar year 2024. VAWA, arrests, disciplinary referrals, and fire records are separate tables.
How does Spring Arbor University compare to similar schools?
Spring Arbor University reports 77% fewer 2024 score-category incidents per 1,000 than Brenau University. Scored similar-enrollment peers on this page: Brenau University (1.64/1k); Mineral Area College (0.41/1k); Smith Chason College (0.41/1k); Canisius University (1.63/1k); California Institute of Technology (13.58/1k). Same-state same-level set: Northwood University (0.00/1k); Madonna University (3.30/1k); Andrews University (6.46/1k); Siena Heights University (3.93/1k); Adrian College (3.97/1k); Cornerstone University (0.00/1k); Northwestern Michigan College (0.00/1k); Alpena Community College (0.00/1k).
Does Spring Arbor University have fire safety data?
Yes. Spring Arbor University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
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