St. Andrews University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4686 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1306 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1229 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #32 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #476 of 1,941 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Undergraduates
- 780
- Graduates
- 29
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.sa.edu
St. Andrews University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
St. Andrews University has an acceptance rate of 65% and is among the top 26% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 62% | 68% |
| Applicants | 1,767 | 931 | 782 |
| Admissions | 1,145 | 573 | 533 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 179 | 97 | 76 |
133 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
283 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 258 (32%) |
|---|---|
| White | 233 (29%) |
| Black or African American | 140 (18%) |
| Hispanic | 79 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 43 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 24 (3%) |
| Asian | 13 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.9%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend St. Andrews University is $31,864 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $29,371 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $28,003 |
| $48-75K | $30,887 |
| $75-110K | $34,993 |
| $110K+ | $34,806 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $28,600 | $25,800 |
| Tuition in-state | $28,600 | $25,800 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,600 | $25,800 |
| Fee in-district | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Fee in-state | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 642 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,480 |
St. Andrews University majors
St. Andrews University has granted 116 bachelor's degrees across 16 programs and 20 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at St. Andrews University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 52 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 16 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 13 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 7 | |
| Communication, General | 5 | |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 4 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 4 | |
| Psychology, General | 4 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 3 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | |
| Forensic Chemistry | 2 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | |
| Forensic Psychology | 1 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 1 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 116 | 20 |
St. Andrews University has a graduation rate of 28%, which is among the 11% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 28% | 23% | 42% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
St. Andrews University has published 2,730 scientific papers with 21,530 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, History, Philosophy, Art & Design, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Art History, Physics, Biology, and Classics and Ancient History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 27 | 84 |
| 1992 | 21 | 207 |
| 1993 | 26 | 65 |
| 1994 | 21 | 185 |
| 1995 | 25 | 187 |
| 1996 | 17 | 224 |
| 1997 | 25 | 158 |
| 1998 | 30 | 138 |
| 1999 | 32 | 203 |
| 2000 | 39 | 191 |
| 2001 | 13 | 196 |
| 2002 | 23 | 268 |
| 2003 | 38 | 295 |
| 2004 | 19 | 340 |
| 2005 | 20 | 305 |
| 2006 | 27 | 344 |
| 2007 | 36 | 312 |
| 2008 | 34 | 357 |
| 2009 | 30 | 417 |
| 2010 | 34 | 436 |
| 2011 | 26 | 398 |
| 2012 | 23 | 457 |
| 2013 | 25 | 543 |
| 2014 | 27 | 592 |
| 2015 | 66 | 629 |
| 2016 | 63 | 787 |
| 2017 | 55 | 989 |
| 2018 | 53 | 1277 |
| 2019 | 62 | 1452 |
| 2020 | 45 | 1854 |
| 2021 | 52 | 1913 |
| 2022 | 38 | 1814 |
| 2023 | 42 | 1701 |
General info
| Alternative names | SAU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1958 |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 136 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1700 Dogwood Mile Laurinburg, North Carolina, 28352 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 15,000 |
| Phone | 9102775555 |