St. Andrews University

St. Andrews University is a private, religious school in a small town setting in Laurinburg, North Carolina. St Andrews University was founded in 1958 and now enrolls around 655 students a year, including 627 undergrads. St Andrews University provides on-campus housing for up to 550 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at St Andrews University! Love music or performing?

Interested in journalism or communications? St Andrews University students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at St Andrews University, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? St Andrews University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at St Andrews University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at St Andrews University on the Student Life page.

2021 St Andrews University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	41%
Average GPA	3.1
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	63%
Tuition	$28,780

Is St Andrews University a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a college is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a better sense of what St Andrews University offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for St. Andrews University

It is moderately difficult to get into St Andrews University. St Andrews University admitted 41% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 1,104 applications received in 2021, 454 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at St Andrews University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at St Andrews University, around 42% return for the next year. St Andrews University's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 34%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for St Andrews University Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at St Andrews University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. St Andrews University meets 70% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend St Andrews University full-time are awarded $21,097 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $26,209 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at St Andrews University. Based on this information, how does St Andrews University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is St Andrews University a good school for you?

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Where is St Andrews University?

St Andrews University is located in the small town setting of Laurinburg, North Carolina.

If you want to see St Andrews University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Route 401 to Laurinburg, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Fayetteville Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what St Andrews University and Laurinburg are like without leaving home.

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