Undergraduate and Graduate Tuition and Costs
Your college education is one of the most important decisions you will make and a lifetime investment. We are here to help you navigate through all of your tuition and cost questions as well as show you all payment opportunities available to you.
Campus Undergraduate
In this section, learn about the costs of studying as an undergraduate student on ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½â€™s main campus. This includes room and board for students living in standard University housing with a full meal plan. For information about student accounts, how to make payments, payment plans, BankMobile refund preference, etc., visit the Student Financial Services page.
Full-time Enrollment: 2025-26
Full time enrollment is 12-16 credits per semester.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees** | $35,530 |
| Room & Board | $11,960 |
| Total Expenses | $47,490 |
| Previous Year Average Financial Aid Package | -$24,560 |
| Average Cost Per Year with SAU Aid | $22,930 |
Fees may include but aren’t limited to the following:
- Tech fee: $115 full-time, $58 part-time
- Registration fee: $45
- Audit fee (per credit hour): $60 (If full-time student: 3 hours free then $60 per credit hour)
- Campus service fee: $50
- Health center fee: $50
- Student program fee: $85
Additional fees may apply per program, such as an Engineering program fee of $500. Tuition rates and fees are subject to change.
*Most plans for undergraduate students
2025-2026 Part-time Enrollment
1 – 11 credits: $843 per credit hour
Online Undergraduate
Rates and fees differ for each program and are subject to change. For information about student accounts, how to make payments, payment plans, etc., visit the Student Financial Services page. Fees for special materials may be required for some courses. Payment of fees is due three weeks before classes start. All fees are nonrefundable.
2025-2026 Tuition Rates
| Program Name | Credits | Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Cost Per Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate of Arts, Associate of Science in Business | 62 | $419 | $25,978 |
| General Studies | 30-54 | $419 | $12,570 - $22,626 |
| Nursing (RN-BSN) | 120 | $525 (Online) | $63,000 |
| Management | 120 | $419 (Virtual Classroom) | $50,280 |
| Social Work (BSW) | 120 | $525 (Online or Virtual Classroom) | $63,000 |
| Cybersecurity | 120 | $419 (Online) | $50,280 |
| Human Services | 120 | $419 (Online) | $50,280 |
| Post-Bachelor’s Accelerated Certification to Teach (PACT) | 26 | $476 (Online) | $12,376 |
Fees for special materials may be required for some courses. Payment of fees is due three weeks before classes start. All fees are nonrefundable.
- Registration fee (per semester): $45
- Audit fee (per credit hour): $60 (If full-time student: 3 hours free then $60 per credit hour)
- Technology fee (per semester): $115 full-time, $58 part-time
- Tutorial (per credit hour above tuition): $150
Tuition rates and fees are subject to change.
Graduate
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ offers our graduate programs at competitive rates. Rates and
fees differ for each program and are subject to change. For information about student
accounts, how to make payments, payment plans, etc., visit the Student Financial Services page.
2025-2026 Tuition Rates
| Program Name | Credits | Cost Per Credit | Average Cost Per Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's in Business Administration (MBA) | 32 | $649 (Online) | $20,768 |
| Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) | 61-73 | $687 (Virtual Classroom) | Cost Ranges Based on Concentration. See below. |
| MAC with Mental Health Concentration | 62 | $687 (Virtual Classroom) | $42,594 |
| MAC with School Counseling Concentration | 62 | $687 (Virtual Classroom) | $42,594 |
| MAC Dual Concentration - Includes Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling | 71 | $687 (Virtual Classroom) | $48,777 |
| Early Childhood Education (MAEC) | 33 | $659 (Online) | $21,747 |
| Education Leadership (MEDL) | 30 | $549 (Online) | $16,470 |
| Nursing (MSN) | 38-61 | $797 | Cost Ranges Based on MSN Track. See below. |
| Online MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner Program (FNP) | 52 | $797 | $41,444 |
| Online MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) | 50 | $797 | $39,850 |
| Online MSN - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program (PNP - PC) | 50 | $797 | $39,850 |
| Online MSN - Adult - Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Program (AGPCNP) | 47 | $797 | $37,459 |
| Online MSN - Nurse Educator (NE) | 38 | $797 | $30,286 |
| Online MSN - MBA Dual Degree Program (MSN/MBA) | 61 | $797 | $48,617 |
| Social Work (MSW) | 62-71 | $687 | Cost Ranges Based on MSW Track. See below. |
| MSW - Clinical Mental Health Concentration | 62 | $687 | $42,594 |
| MSW - School Counseling Concentrations | 62 | $687 | $42,594 |
| MSW - Dual Concentration (Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling) | 71 | $687 | $48,777 |
| Special Education (MSE) | 35-38 | $659 | Cost Ranges Based on MSE Track. See below. |
| MSE - Autism Spectrum Disorder Concentration (ASD) | 38 | $659 | $25,042 |
| MSE - Learning Disabilities (LD) | 35 | $659 | $23,065 |
| TESOL (MTESOL) | 30 | $659 | $19,770 |
| Trauma & Resiliency and/or Reading (M.Ed.,) | 30 | $549 | $16,470 |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice | Up to 39 Credits | $892 | $892-$34,788 |
Fees for special materials may be required for some courses. Payment of fees is due three weeks before classes start. All fees are nonrefundable.
- Registration fee (per semester): $45
- Technology fee (full-time, per semester): $115 full-time, $53 part-time
The following fees are applied on an as-needed basis:
- Audit fee (per credit hour): $110
- Tutorial (Tutor plus tuition per hour): $150
Tuition rates and fees are subject to change.
For Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding use only:
For purposes of Spring Arbor's agreement with the Department of Defense, the standard per credit hour charge for full time undergraduate students is $1,111.47.
Calculators
Net Price Calculator
Change description to: The Net Price Calculator is designed to provide an estimate of financial aid to traditional campus undergraduate students. Please choose the type of Net Price Calculator you would like to use to estimate your financial aid options.
Please keep in mind that while we attempt to make our calculated estimates as reliable as possible, your results will only be as accurate as the information you provide.
Student Aid Index (SAI) Calculator
SAI is the amount calculated when you apply for aid using the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), and is used to determine your eligibility for many types of financial aid. This calculator provides an estimate of your SAI before you actually file your FAFSA.
Loan Repayment Calculators
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