Student Life
As of Fall 2010, there were 1,775 undergraduates, 1,291 graduate students and 1,165 off-campus degree completion students. There are roughly 42 denominations represented on the campus. About 84 percent of students are from Michigan, 15 percent are from 22 other states, and 1 percent are international.
Spring Arbor University has two radio stations: 106.9 HOME.fm and 89.3 The Message. 89.3 The Message has been previously known as 89.3 The Vibe. Publications include The Pulse, a bi-weekly student-run news magazine. An annual student film festival, Lumenocular, is held every April.
Spring Arbor University requires that all students attend a chapel service on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:10 am. Aside from Chapel, there are campus groups and events designed to grow the spiritual life of students including Spiritual Life Retreat, small groups (such as the John Melmoth Worship Club), and the CORE program. SAU also hosts a one-day event annually called The Focus Series. During this day, classes are canceled and various workshops and seminars are held on campus. Speakers have included emergent church spokesperson and author Brian McLaren.
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