Campus Vibe
Business-focusedTight-knitUrbanGreek lifeHBCU
Known for business — close-knit campus
Saint Augustine's University is a private institution in Raleigh with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 766 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
33% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $35,730 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,740.
Established
1867
Motto
Veritas vos liberabit
Type
Private historically black college
Campus Visits
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59%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
766Students
11:1Student:Faculty
33%Grad Rate
$35,730Earnings 10yr
$17,740Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Saint Augustine's University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate58.7%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$16,896
Room & Board$10,376
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$30,324
Average Net Price$17,740
Median Debt at Graduation$29,669
Monthly Payment (10yr)$315
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$17,346
$30–48K$17,116
$48–75K$17,866
$75–110K$20,317
$110K+$20,861
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$17,740
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3700.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (28)
Student Body
Undergrads
766
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
52%
Race & Ethnicity
White 2%
Black 85%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Int'l 7%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate33.2%
Freshman Retention53.5%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$26,999
8 Years$33,922
10 Years$35,730
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$30,500
Men
$29,700
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
106Above Average
Estimated from NC state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Raleighpop. 470K
1 mi(2 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
131 mi(227 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
233 mi(404 min)