Saint Augustine's University

What is the accreditation of Saint Augustine's University?

Accreditation requires a current, date-specific check before applying or paying a deposit. Saint Augustine's University has historically been institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), but accreditation actions and appeals have made its status a consequential and potentially changing issue. Its historical accreditation should not be taken as confirmation of its standing for a future enrollment term.

Prospective students should check the institution's entry in the SACSCOC directory and the U.S. Department of Education's accreditation records, noting any effective dates and pending proceedings. They should also ask the university, in writing, whether their intended term and program are covered and whether they will be eligible for federal student aid. Institutional accreditation, program-specific accreditation, professional licensure eligibility, and another college's willingness to accept transfer credit are different questions; confirmation of one does not establish the others.

What are the admission requirements at Saint Augustine's University?

First-year applicants generally need an application and a secondary-school academic record showing completion of high school or an accepted equivalent. Reported admissions requirements include the secondary-school transcript and GPA; class rank, recommendations, and SAT or ACT scores are neither required nor recommended in the reported policy.

The reported admission rate was about 34%: 696 of 2,059 first-year applicants were admitted. That figure describes a past applicant group, not an individual applicant's chances or a current admissions guarantee. Applicants educated outside the United States should confirm transcript-evaluation and English-proficiency requirements; reported policy identifies the TOEFL as required. Because deadlines, program availability, and enrollment procedures can change, applicants should obtain the requirements for their specific entry term before submitting materials.

What are the application fees and waivers at Saint Augustine's University?

The reported undergraduate application fee is $35. Applicants should confirm the amount shown in the current application before paying, because fees can differ by applicant category or application method.

A fee waiver should not be assumed. Anyone who needs one should ask admissions whether waivers are currently offered, what documentation establishes eligibility, and whether approval must be obtained before submitting the application. An application fee is separate from any later enrollment or housing deposit.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Saint Augustine's University?

Reported ROTC options include an Army ROTC unit on campus and access to Air Force and Navy ROTC through cooperating host institutions. Cross-enrollment is different from having a branch's unit at Saint Augustine's itself; travel, scheduling, and enrollment arrangements may apply.

Students interested in ROTC should confirm which units are operating for their intended term and speak directly with the relevant host program about eligibility, coursework, physical requirements, scholarship applications, and potential military service obligations. ROTC participation or a scholarship is not automatic upon university admission.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Saint Augustine's University?

Saint Augustine's University generally reports accepting transfer credit from other accredited institutions and enrolling transfer students for fall and summer entry. Transfer applicants should be prepared to provide official transcripts from every college attended and to confirm the current application requirements for their intended term.

Admission as a transfer student does not mean every prior course will satisfy a degree requirement. Reported policy also allows some CLEP subject credit, but credit awards depend on the applicable rules and evaluation. Before committing, request a written review showing which courses transfer, how they apply to the intended major, and how many credits must still be completed at Saint Augustine's. Students in licensure-oriented programs should separately confirm that transferred courses meet program requirements.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Saint Augustine's University?

Prospective students should not assume that a Saint Augustine's-operated semester abroad or exchange will be available during their enrollment. The details of any current study-abroad program, partner placement, or short-term trip need confirmation before they become part of an academic plan.

If an international opportunity is offered, ask who operates it, whether the university approves it for credit, which courses will meet degree requirements, and how its costs and financial aid are handled. Approval for academic credit and eligibility to use aid are separate decisions, particularly for a third-party program.