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St. Andrews University

#1783 in US ranking Laurinburg, NC
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$32,388
Avg. aid
$17,425
Receiving aid
95%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
29%
Median salary
$32,845

What is the accreditation of St. Andrews University?

St. Andrews operated as a branch of Webber International University, whose institutional accreditor is the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, or SACSCOC. The distinction between the branch campus and the parent institution is essential: Webber's accreditation does not mean that the closed Laurinburg campus is accepting students.

Institutional accreditation concerns an institution's overall educational operations and is relevant to federal financial-aid eligibility. It does not automatically establish that a particular degree meets a profession's licensing rules. Former students should give a receiving college the institution name and attendance dates shown on their transcript so its registrar can assess transfer credit; acceptance of credits remains the receiving college's decision.

What are the admission requirements at St. Andrews University?

St. Andrews University is not accepting new students at its closed Laurinburg campus. Historical admissions figures and application instructions are therefore not a basis for submitting a current application.

For context, historical records identified St. Andrews as having an open-admission policy and accepting Advanced Placement credit. Neither designation meant that every applicant automatically qualified for a particular program or that every AP examination earned credit. Applicants interested in a similarly named degree at Webber International University need to follow Webber's current, campus-specific requirements instead.

What are the application fees and waivers at St. Andrews University?

There is no current St. Andrews University application fee for admission to the closed Laurinburg campus. An old fee schedule, application portal, or third-party listing should not be used to make a payment.

Students applying to Webber International University or another school must check that institution's current application and fee-waiver rules. An application fee is separate from any enrollment deposit, orientation charge, or tuition payment.

What types of ROTC programs are available at St. Andrews University?

There is no current ROTC program for students to join through the closed St. Andrews campus. Historical references to ROTC participation should not be interpreted as an active on-campus unit or cross-enrollment arrangement.

Students interested in Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC should verify a prospective college's specific host-unit or cross-enrollment agreement. ROTC scholarships, eligibility, and any resulting service obligation are governed by the relevant military branch and the student's agreement, not by a former campus listing.

What are the requirements for transfer students at St. Andrews University?

St. Andrews no longer admits transfer students in Laurinburg. Former students transferring from St. Andrews should obtain an official transcript and request a course-by-course evaluation from the institution where they hope to enroll.

Admission as a transfer student and acceptance of individual credits are separate decisions. A receiving school may ask for course descriptions or syllabi, especially for major requirements, laboratory courses, or work completed under an older catalog. Former students should establish where their St. Andrews records are held through the institution's closure or records information and retain copies of any catalog and degree audit they have.

What types of study abroad programs are available at St. Andrews University?

St. Andrews does not currently offer study-abroad enrollment through its closed Laurinburg campus. Older descriptions of international opportunities cannot establish that an exchange, faculty-led trip, or outside program is still operating.

A student transferring elsewhere should obtain approval from the new institution before paying for study abroad. That approval determines how courses count toward a degree; the new financial-aid office can explain whether eligible aid applies to the approved program.

St. Andrews University First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 52
Out-of-state: 75
International: 27

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 171
Transfer: 65

St. Andrews University Admission Requirements

Open admission policy

Yes

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

No

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

Yes

Data last updated on November 2, 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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