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St. Andrews University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 521
Religious affiliation Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 12%
Students retention rate 60%
On-time graduation rate 31%

Located in Laurinburg, North Carolina, St. Andrews University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at St. Andrews University is 12%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

St. Andrews University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, St. Andrews University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at St. Andrews University is reported to be 31%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at St. Andrews University is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at St. Andrews University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

12.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,630

Cost of attendance at St. Andrews University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $7,237
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,630

Cost of attendance at St. Andrews University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $20,075
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at St. Andrews University received on average $27,106 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$27,106
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 189 67% $4,888 $923,890
Other Federal Grant 189 67% $5,087 $961,390
State Grant/Scholarships 107 38% $5,445 $582,606
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 259 91% $22,819 $5,910,142
Total Grant & Scholarships 275 97% $27,106 $7,454,138

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of St. Andrews University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of St. Andrews University students is 31.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 40.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.0%.

31.2%

  • white 46.7% 35 students
  • hispanic 85.7% 6 students
  • International Students 15.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Mid-South Conference
  • Baseball Appalachian Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Appalachian Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Appalachian Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

St. Andrews University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

St. Andrews University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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