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ACCEPTANCE RATE

65.66%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

11:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

24

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$13,831

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Youth Ministry Courses

The world of Youth Ministry is an area of emphasis defined as an age-specific religious ministry that provides support, ministry, and spiritual guidance to young adults, adolescents, and children. From an academic standpoint, Youth ministry is a defined faith group or religious organization designed to minister and engage with the youth in a community and to youth that attend a specific place of worship. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer youth ministry courses.

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Spring Arbor University (SAU)

19900 W Nine Mile Rd, Southfield, MI

Spring Arbor University is a nonprofit private institution located in Spring Arbor, MI and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school maintains a Free Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 4,200 students enroll at SAU annually.

Students can pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Psychology
  • Family And Consumer Sciences
  • Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to Spring Arbor University. A score between 940 to 1170 on the SAT, or 20 to 26 for the ACT is common among admitted students. This school has an acceptance rate of about 74% of which only 19% chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $24,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Housing is available for students, which costs around $3,900 annually. Spring Arbor University may provide financial aid for students that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Spring Arbor University has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

  • Baseball (NAIA Division II)
  • Basketball (NAIA Division II)
  • Golf (NAIA Division II)

Students can visit the school's http://www.arbor.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Youth Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Spring Arbor University offers a bachelor's degree program in youth ministry.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male5
Female5

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White10

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Youth Ministry program at SAU, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Clergy

Description

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, clergy employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 370
    • Average Hourly Rate: $21.08
    • Average Annual Salary: $43840

    Directors, Religious Activities and Education

    Description

    Plan, direct, or coordinate programs designed to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling and guidance relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

    Career Outlook & Projections ()

    According to the BLS, directors, religious activities and education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.3% from 2014 to 2024

    Salary & Wages

    • Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 160
      • Average Hourly Rate: $18.83
      • Average Annual Salary: $39170

      Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

      Admission Requirements & Details

      The admission details below may give an overview of the applicants Spring Arbor University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

      College Credits Accepted

      • Dual Credits
      • Life Experience Credits
      • AP Course Credits
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      Academics & Student Services

      Student Services

      To help support students, Spring Arbor University may provide student services like:

      • Online classes
      • Classes offered on nights and weekends
      • Remedial instructional courses
      • Academic counseling for students
      • Work study style employment

      Intercollegiate Athletics

      SAU is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

      • Baseball (Mid-Central College Conference)
      • Basketball (Mid-Central College Conference)
      • Track and Field (Mid-Central College Conference)
      • Golf
      • Soccer
      • Softball
      • Tennis
      • Volleyball
      • Bowling