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Saint Augustine's University

#877 in US ranking Raleigh, NC
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$21,996
Tuition & fees
$16,896
Avg. aid
$14,093
Receiving aid
95%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
34%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
25%
Median salary
$39,622
1 yr after graduation

What does Saint Augustine's University offer in terms of athletics?

Saint Augustine's has a history of intercollegiate athletics, with reported sports including basketball, football, cross-country, track and field, golf, softball, and volleyball, as well as cheerleading. Current varsity competition and association membership should be verified by sport and season.

Older references to the university's former conference or NCAA participation may not describe present competition. A prospective athlete should ask the athletics department which teams are active, where they compete, and what participation and aid rules apply. Varsity teams are also distinct from club sports, intramurals, and informal recreation; the existence of one does not establish that the others are offered.

What student groups and Associations are available at Saint Augustine's University?

Reported student organizations include the Student Government Association, Campus Activity Board, Christian Fellowship Organization, Collegiate 100 Black Men of America, and Falcon Fanatic Pep Squad. They represent different routes into campus leadership, event planning, faith-based activity, mentoring, and school-spirit programming.

Organization rosters can change substantially with enrollment and student leadership. Applicants interested in a particular group should check whether it is active in their entry term, how to join, and whether it holds regular meetings. Student-run media and performing groups provide other possible ways to participate, but should likewise be confirmed individually.

Who studies at Saint Augustine's University?

Saint Augustine's is a small institution: reported enrollment was 175 students, including 22 first-time degree-seeking undergraduates and 41 transfer-in students. Those counts make the scale of the institution especially relevant when evaluating course schedules, services, and opportunities to participate.

In a reported race-and-ethnicity count, 161 students were identified as Black or African American, consistent with the university's identity as a historically Black institution. Reported geographic figures indicate students from North Carolina, other U.S. states, and foreign countries, though applicants should check the reporting population before comparing those figures with total enrollment. Demographic counts describe who enrolled at a particular time; they do not establish an individual student's experience.

How does student life look like at Saint Augustine's University?

Student life at Saint Augustine's combines a small-campus setting with activities and services in Raleigh. Reported opportunities include student-run media, theater, a marching band, choral groups, campus programming, and student leadership.

Reported support services include a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. Students should confirm current staffing, hours, and access procedures, particularly if they will need ongoing care. The reported share living on campus was 8%, so a prospective student should not assume that most classmates will remain on campus outside class hours. Event schedules and commuter access may matter as much as the number of activities listed.

What libraries are available to students at Saint Augustine's University?

The university's main campus library is the Prezell R. Robinson Library. Reported services include reservable study rooms; the library is not reported to have a study area open around the clock.

Students planning research-heavy coursework should check the current library schedule, available databases and journals, borrowing rules, and access to research help. Remote access to digital materials and interlibrary borrowing can be especially important when a campus library cannot hold every source needed for an assignment. Confirm those services directly rather than assuming they operate on the same schedule as the building.

Saint Augustine's University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

175

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

22

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

22 full time, 29 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

Saint Augustine's University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 173
Graduate: 2

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 155
Part-time: 20

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 14
Men: 8

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 7
Black or African American: 161
White: 1
American Indian or Alaska Native: 2
Asian: 1

Saint Augustine's University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Basketball

BothBothBoth

Cheerleading

Women–Women

Cross-country running

BothBothBoth

Football

MenMenMen

Golf

MenMenMen

Softball

WomenWomenWomen

Track and field

BothBothBoth

Volleyball

WomenWomenWomen

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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