SAU Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $32,388
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at SAU:
- Total Enrollment: 676, including 175 online students
- 628 Undergraduate, 48 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 50.7% men, 49.3% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 29%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 37%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 48%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 31 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 4 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 2 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
SAU Overview
St. Andrews University (SAU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Laurinburg, NC. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The SAU's tuition & fees is $32,388 for the academic year 2024-2025. 90% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $17,425.
The school has a total enrollment of 676 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of St. Andrews University is $32,388. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $16,000.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $34,058 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $17,067.
| Undergraduate | $32,388 |
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| Graduate | $16,000 |
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| Undergraduate | $34,058 |
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| Graduate | $17,067 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
St. Andrews University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at SAU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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St. Andrews University Directory Information
| Address | 1700 Dogwood Mile, Laurinburg, NC |
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| Phone | 910-277-5555 |
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| WEB | School's Website |
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| School Type | four-year, private (not-for-profit) |
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| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate Colleges |
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| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
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