Saint Augustine's University

www.st-aug.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,968

2024 Average Net Price

$19,688

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

33.8%

2,059 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

175

88.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

24.5%

50 Graduates

About

Saint Augustine's University is a higher education institution located in Wake County, NC. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Saint Augustine's University were General Psychology (17 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (16 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (15 degrees).

In 2024, 122 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saint Augustine's University. 52.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (117 degrees), 39 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (3 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Augustine's University is $10,968, which is $−17,210 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Saint Augustine's University is $10,968, which is $17,210 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,688.

In 2024, 73% of undergraduate students attending Saint Augustine's University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,968

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Saint Augustine's University was $10,968. The cost of tuition at Saint Augustine's University is $−17,210 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Saint Augustine's University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,688

2024 Value

7.16%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Saint Augustine's University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,688. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Saint Augustine's University grew by 7.16%.

This chart compares the average net price of Saint Augustine's University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,659

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Augustine's University was of $9,659 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.02% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Saint Augustine's University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Saint Augustine's University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.35% with respect to 2023, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Saint Augustine's University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Saint Augustine's University received 2,059 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 34.8% annual growth. Out of those 2,059 applicants, 696 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 33.8% acceptance rate.

There were 175 students enrolled at Saint Augustine's University in 2024. 31% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Saint Augustine's University has an overall enrollment yield of 3.16%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

33.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

696

Accepted Out of 2,059

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Saint Augustine's University was 33.8% (696 admissions from 2,059 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 58.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 34.8%, while admissions declined by 62.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Saint Augustine's University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

31%

Submission Percentage (2020)

119

Scores Submitted (2020)

31% of enrolled first-time students at Saint Augustine's University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Saint Augustine's University had a total enrollment of 175 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Saint Augustine's University is 155 students and the part-time enrollment is 20. This means that 88.6% of students enrolled at Saint Augustine's University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saint Augustine's University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 93.7% Black or African American, 4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.14% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.571% White, and 0.571% Asian.

Students enrolled at Saint Augustine's University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (41.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (40.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.39%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (50%), followed by Black or African American Male (50%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saint Augustine's University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 175 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Augustine's University is 155 and the part-time enrollment is 20. This means that 88.6% of students enrolled at Saint Augustine's University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Saint Augustine's University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
164 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
7 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saint Augustine's University is 93.7% Black or African American, 4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.14% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.571% White, and 0.571% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 6 more women than men received degrees from Saint Augustine's University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Saint Augustine's University is black or african american (117 degrees awarded). There were 39 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (3 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Saint Augustine's University is General Psychology (17 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (16 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (15 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Saint Augustine's University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), and Protective Services (16 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Augustine's University are Other managers (309,347 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (236,097 people), Police officers (164,134 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (161,835 people), and Human resources workers (135,203 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Augustine's University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), Protective Services (16 degrees), Psychology (17 degrees), and Communications (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Augustine's University are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Saint Augustine's University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees), Protective Services (16 degrees), Psychology (17 degrees), and Communications (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Augustine's University are Elementary & secondary schools (692,345 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (429,197 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (392,519 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (349,063 people), and Outpatient care centers (253,736 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Saint Augustine's University.

Most Common (2024)

General Psychology
17 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
16 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
15 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Saint Augustine's University was General Psychology with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Saint Augustine's University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Augustine's University, which is 0.906 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (64).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Saint Augustine's University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Augustine's University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.75 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Augustine's University in General Psychology, which is 2.4 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

19%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 15% of students graduating from Saint Augustine's University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 19% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 23% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
117 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
3 degrees awarded
White
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Augustine's University is black or african american (117 degrees awarded). There were 39 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (3 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
117 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
117 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
116 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Augustine's University is black or african american female (117 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (117 degrees).

Operations

Saint Augustine's University has an endowment valued at nearly $13.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.29M (16.9%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Saint Augustine's University had a total salary expenditure of 27.3M. Saint Augustine's University employs 28 Assistant professors, 10 Associate professors and 3 Professors. Most academics at Saint Augustine's University are Male Assistant professor (16), Female Assistant professor (12), and Female Associate professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Augustine's University are: Management, with 36 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 23 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees.

Endowment

$13.6M

2024 Endowment

1.62k%

growth from 2023

Saint Augustine's University has an endowment valued at about $13.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Saint Augustine's University grew 1.62k% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $35.8M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Saint Augustine's University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$12.8M

2024 Salaries

1.83%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Saint Augustine's University paid a median of $12.8M in salaries, which represents 46.9% of their overall expenditure ($27.3M) and a 1.83% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.87% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 39.1% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$2.66M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Saint Augustine's University paid a total of $2.66M to 44 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Augustine's University were Management with 36 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 23 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees.

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