C
Average
Score: 47/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
19/100 · earnings-weighted

Saint Augustine's University

4-Year Private Non-Profit HBCU
📍 Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
Saint Augustine's University campus, Raleigh, NC
Saint Augustine's University campus, Raleigh, NC. Photo: Mx. Granger, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 33%
Outcomes
C
52/100
Affordability
D
36/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
C+
62/100
Prestige
F
26/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

943
Total Enrollment
33%
Graduation Rate
53%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
59%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Saint Augustine's University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$35,730
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$26,999
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$29,669
Median debt at graduation
25%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
50.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 83% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 5th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NC wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Saint Augustine's University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness—$38,086-30%#603 of 610#599$31,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections$23,500————$35,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Saint Augustine's University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $318,163
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,866/mo — vs ~$520/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 27610 (4.6% cap, Raleigh)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $10,968 $10,968
Room $4,682
Board $5,234
Total Cost (On-Campus) $33,777 $33,777

Financial Aid

97%
Receive Any Aid
72%
Receive Pell Grants
91%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Psychology, General 17 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 16 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 15 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 11 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 9 grads/yr Communication, General 8 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 8 grads/yr Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 6 grads/yr Sociology, General 6 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 5 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 4 grads/yr Public Health, General 3 grads/yr Film/Cinema/Media Studies 3 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 3 grads/yr Religion/Religious Studies 3 grads/yr Accounting 2 grads/yr Art/Art Studies, General 1 grads/yr Engineering, General 1 grads/yr Chemistry, General 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Saint Augustine's University's top programs commonly pursue.

Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Psychologists, all other
$118k/yr 55,300 jobs
Industrial-organizational psychologists
$110k/yr 5,600 jobs
Clinical and counseling psychologists
$96k/yr 76,300 jobs
Psychology teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 52,500 jobs
Social science research assistants
$58k/yr 40,600 jobs
First-line supervisors of police and detectives
$106k/yr 160,800 jobs
Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary
$71k/yr 16,200 jobs

Student Demographics

943
Total Students
50%
Women
74%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 5%
Hispanic 5%
Black 80%
Asian 2%
Non-Resident 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 20%
Hybrid (Some Online) 69%
Fully Online 11%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 74%
25-64 (Adult) 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Saint Augustine's University?
Saint Augustine's University has an acceptance rate of 59%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Saint Augustine's University?
Tuition at Saint Augustine's University is $10,968 for in-state students and $10,968 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Saint Augustine's University?
The graduation rate at Saint Augustine's University is 33%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Saint Augustine's University a good school?
Saint Augustine's University has a Repit College Score of 47/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Saint Augustine's University?
Saint Augustine's University has a total enrollment of 943 students. Most students (74%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology