Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor University
Former names
Spring Arbor Seminary (1873–1929)
Spring Arbor Seminary and Junior College (1929–1960)
Spring Arbor College (1960–2001)
MottoFides, Vivens, Discens (Latin)
Motto in English
Faith, Living, Learning
TypePrivate university
Established1873 (1873)
AccreditationHigher Learning Commission
Religious affiliation
Free Methodist Church
Endowment$19.2 Million (2019)
PresidentBrent Ellis
Undergraduates1,380
Location,
U.S.
CampusRural
ColorsNavy Blue & Yellow
   
NicknameCougars
Sporting affiliations
NAIACrossroads
NCCAA Division I – Midwest
MascotCougar
Websitewww.arbor.edu

Spring Arbor University (SAU) is a private Free Methodist university in Spring Arbor, Michigan. Developing from an earlier academy and junior college, in 1963 it began offering bachelor's degrees. Attaining university status in 1994, it is the second-largest evangelical Christian university in Michigan. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.