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Total Enrollment: 1,492
Level of Selectivity: Slightly competitive
Location: Saint Augustine’s College is located in
Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. Centrally situated in
the state, Raleigh provides access to the Great Smoky Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean recreational areas. The
most prominent academic and research facilities in North Carolina are nearby, including Research Triangle Park.
HISTORY
Saint Augustine’s College is a
four-year, private, coeducational liberal arts college affiliated with the
Episcopal Church. It was founded in 1867 as Saint Augustine’s Normal School and
Collegiate Institute by the Protestant Episcopal Church and the Episcopal
Diocese of North Carolina. The name changed to Saint Augustine’s School in 1893 and to
Saint Augustine’s Junior College in
1919, the first year in which postsecondary level instruction was offered. The
school became a four-year institution in 1927 and in 1928 was renamed Saint Augustine’s College.
Baccalaureate degrees were first awarded in 1931.
The College prepares
students for graduate school or a professional career through its liberal arts,
teacher-education, and career programs.
Saint Augustine’s 36-building campus is
situated on 125 acres in the northeastern area of Raleigh, North Carolina. This historically
black college is a United Negro College Fund member school.
ACCREDITATION
Saint Augustine’s College is accredited
by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award the
Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degrees.
COSTS
PER YEAR
2002-03 Tuition: $6280
Room and board: $2084 (room; $2876 (board)
Special fees: $2250
Books: $750
Estimated total cost: $14,240
2000-01
FINANCIAL AID-INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
Financial Aid Specific
to the School
- Army and Air Force ROTC programs offer two- and
three-year scholarships that pay tuition, fees, books, and a monthly
stipend. Students should contact the ROTC Office on campus.
- Athletic scholarships are available to students
participating in various intercollegiate sports. Students should contact
the Athletic Department.
- The Cooperative Education
Program
alternates classroom study with related paid work experience. The program
provides academic credit and full-time status during co-op placement.
Students should contact the individual department.
- Performance grants in music are available to
talented students participating in choir or band. Students should contact
the Music Department.
- College work-aid is available to students not
qualifying for college work-study.
- United Negro College Fund (UNCF) scholarships are
awarded to a limited number of students who demonstrate financial need.
Scholarships range from $500 to $7500. Students should contact UNCF at 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate
Drive,
Fairfax, Virginia 22031; Toll-free: 800-331-2241.
Financial Aid Deadline:
April 15
(priority); June 1
Financial
Aid Contact:
Director of Financial Aid
Saint Augustine’s College
1315 Oakwood Avenue
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
Telephone: 919-516-4131
Fax: 919-516-4431
SAT or ACT required.
Entrance Requirements: A high school diploma
(or equivalent) and completion of the following 20 units: 4 English, 3
mathematics (including algebra), 2 science, 2 social studies, and 9 electives.
Students must submit an official high school transcript, an essay, and three
letters of recommendation on applicant’s character, personality, and scholastic
abilities. Students must also provide a medical history and proof of immunizations
against measles, rubella, and tetanus/diphtheria. A nonrefundable $25
application fee is required.
Admission Application
Deadline: July 1 (fall); December 1 (spring).
Admission Contact: Director of Admissions, Saint Augustine’s College, 1315 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27610; Telephone:
919-515-4012 or 4016; Fax: 919-516-5806.
Graduation Requirements:
A
minimum of 120 hours; completion of the core requirements; a minimum 2.0 GPA;
30 hours in residence; and 2 hours of physical education. Students must pass
exit competency reading and writing examinations. Comprehensive examinations
are required in individual fields of study as well as completion of 6 to 12
hours of internship.
STUDENT BODY PROFILE
Total enrollment: 1,492
In-state: 749
Full-time undergraduates (men/women): 569/792
Part-time undergraduates (men/women): 62/69
Ethnic/racial makeup: African American, 1,338; White, non-Hispanic, 15;
Hispanic, 3; International, 133; Other/Unclassified, 3
FACULTY PROFILE
Number of faculty members: 114
Student-faculty ratio: 16:1
Full-time faculty members: 94
Part-time faculty members: 20
SCHOOL CALENDAR
August-May (semesters)
Commencement and conferring of degrees: May
One summer session.
Bachelor of Arts: Art, Communication
Media, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English, French,
History and Government, Intermediate Education, Music, Political
Science/Pre-Law, Psychology, Social Studies, Sociology
Bachelor of Science: Accounting, Aerospace
Engineering, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Biology, Business
Administration, Business Education, Business Management, Chemical Engineering,
Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Economics,
Electrical Engineering, Health and Physical Education, Industrial Engineering,
Industrial Hygiene and Safety, Industrial Mathematics, Materials Engineering,
Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Office Administration,
Physics
Pre-Professional: Pre-Medicine,
Pre-Physical Therapy
ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
Saint Augustine’s is a member of the
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Division II.
Intercollegiate Sports: men’s basketball,
football, and track; women’s basketball, golf, track, softball, and volleyball.
Intramural Sports: baseball, cross-country,
soccer, and tennis
Athletic Contact: Director of Athletics, Saint Augustine’s College, 1315 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611; Telephone:
919-516-4236; Fax: 919-828-9731.
STUDENT LIFE
Campus Services: Health center, personal
counseling, remediation, computer laboratory, and religious services including
weekly chapel.
Campus Activities: Students may get
involved in the student-run newspaper or yearbook. Leadership opportunities are
found in the Student Government Association (SGA), departmental clubs, and
service and social organizations. Greek societies include three national
sororities and four national fraternities, as well as several local sororities
and fraternities.
Housing Availability: There are 1459 housing
spaces.
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