St. Andrews University: Review & Facts

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St. Andrews University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 810 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1958 and is the only school located in Laurinburg, North Carolina.

St. Andrews University is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree and master's degree are available at St. Andrews University.

Majors
Offered

31

St. Andrews University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 31 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Occupational Therapy, Education, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at St. Andrews University is low at 59% (below North Carolina average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

59%

Bad

The graduation rate at St. Andrews University is low: 33%. Around 26% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at St. Andrews University is pretty decent: 14:1. Find out more information on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is very high, about $28,600 per year. The additional fees at St. Andrews University not covered by tuition are around $1,000; this comes to $29,600 a year.

Read the details about St. Andrews University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

65%

Doable

As reported in recent data, 1,767 applications were submitted and 1,145 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

This college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at St. Andrews University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade

D

Unsafe

St. Andrews University provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at St. Andrews University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

No

St. Andrews University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 700 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity.

Based on the college crime numbers, St. Andrews University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

St. Andrews University Location and Address

Postal Address:
St. Andrews University
1700 Dogwood Mile
Laurinburg, North Carolina
28352, USA