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The real 4-year cost of Spring Arbor University

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Spring Arbor University went from $19,240 to $32,580, an average of 3.3% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$35,901
Year 2$37,081
Year 3$38,300
Year 4$39,560
4-year total$150,842

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$110,842
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$76,902
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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