Introduction and Overview

Saint Augustine's University is a private four-year liberal arts college in Raleigh, North Carolina, with an average enrollment of approximately 1,000 students. The school offers more than 20 undergraduate degree programs in the fields of arts, social sciences, business, education, exercise science, mathematics, health sciences, and more.

History and Founding

The school was founded in 1867 by the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina as "Saint Augustine's Normal School and Collegiate Institute" to provide education for freed slaves. In 1893, it was renamed "Saint Augustine's School", in 1919 it was changed to "Saint Augustine's Junior College", in 1927 it became a four-year institution, in 1928 it was renamed "Saint Augustine's College", and in 1931 it awarded its first bachelor's degree. In 2012, the school was renamed "Saint Augustine's University".

School Strength

Faculty: The student-teacher ratio is 11:1, and 75% of the classes have fewer than 20 students, which allows students to receive more personalized attention and guidance.

Academic Achievements: The school's men's track and field team has won national championships many times and has trained more than 40 Olympic athletes, including 3 gold medalists.

Teaching Resources: The school has a 105-acre campus with modern teaching facilities and equipment, such as teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, gymnasiums, etc., providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Institutional Nature

A private, historically black Christian university affiliated with the Episcopal Church.

Educational Philosophy

Its mission is to maintain a learning community that enables students to prepare academically, socially and spiritually for leadership roles in a complex, diverse and rapidly changing world, and is committed to training students to become agents of global change.

Key Laboratories and Disciplines

Key Disciplines:

Business: The business administration major focuses on cultivating students' management and leadership skills, providing students with a wealth of practical opportunities and internship programs to help students quickly adapt to workplace needs after graduation.

Health Sciences: Sports Science is one of the school's advantaged majors. This major combines theoretical learning and practical operations. Students can conduct practical research in the school's sports laboratory, laying a solid foundation for future careers such as sports rehabilitation and fitness coaches.

Humanities and Social Sciences: The psychology major emphasizes students' practical and research abilities. Through course learning and internship projects, students can gain an in-depth understanding of human behavior and psychological processes, and prepare for future careers such as psychological counseling, education, and human resources.

Key laboratories: No particularly famous key laboratories have been found in the school, but the school's teaching facilities and practice bases provide students with rich learning and research resources.

Departments

The school has the following departments:

School of Arts, Social Sciences & Communications

School of Business, Management & Technology

School of Education & General Studies

School of Exercise Science & Collegiate Athletics

School of Graduate & Professional Gateway Studies

School of Sciences, Mathematics & Allied Health

Division of Military Science – Falcon Battalion

Rankings

Ranked 86th among Regional Colleges in the South, 69th among Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and 45th among Top Performers in Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report in 2024.

Costs

For the 2022-2023 academic year, tuition and fees are $16,896, and room and board are $8,942. The school offers a variety of scholarships and grant programs to help students ease the financial burden.

Campus Environment

Campus Facilities: The campus is located in the north of Raleigh, covers an area of ​​105 acres, and has a variety of modern facilities, including teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, gymnasiums, dormitories, restaurants, etc. The school also has St. Agnes Hospital, which is the first school in North Carolina to provide medical care and training for African Americans.

Natural Environment: The campus environment is beautiful and tree-lined, providing students with a comfortable and pleasant learning and living environment.

Campus Culture: The school focuses on the all-round development of students and provides a rich variety of student activities and organizations, such as student unions, clubs, sports teams, etc. The school's sports program is excellent. It is a member of NCAA Division II and Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association and has 14 intercollegiate sports programs.