St. Andrews University is a private research university in Laurinburg, North Carolina, enrolling about 628 students. St. Andrews University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $32,388
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $32,513 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 628 89.6% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 29.47%
  • Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
  • First-Generation Students: 36.7%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 57.1%

St. Andrews University: what the data shows

Common questions about St. Andrews University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is St. Andrews University?

St. Andrews University is located in Laurinburg, NC (ZIP 28352).

NCES locale classification: Town distant.

Is St. Andrews University public or private?

St. Andrews University is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does St. Andrews University cost?

Published tuition: $32,388.

Average net price after aid: $32,513.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$29,730
$30,001–$48,000$28,132
$48,001–$75,000$32,747
$75,001–$110,000$36,377
$110,001+$37,063

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $129,552.

How big is St. Andrews University?

Total enrollment: 628 students.

About 90% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at St. Andrews University?

150%-time completion rate: 29.47%.

First-year retention: 48.4%.

What do graduates of St. Andrews University earn?

Median earnings: $37,691 six years after entry; $45,606 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,250.

48.76% of students receive Pell grants.

What is St. Andrews University known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is St. Andrews University a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 29.47%; median earnings $45,606 at 10 years; net price $32,513. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$32,388
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at St. Andrews University was $32,388.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$32,513
2024 Value

In 2024 St. Andrews University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,513.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$130,052 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$32,513 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$129,552 4-Year Tuition

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for St. Andrews University.

Financial Aid by Income Level

48.76% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

72.21% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at St. Andrews University was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for St. Andrews University in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$23,332$23,332$19,342
2014$23,682$23,682$22,272
2015$24,390$24,390$22,416
2016$25,874$25,874$24,435
2017$25,874$25,874$25,965
2018$26,648$26,648$25,115
2019$27,846$27,846$22,666
2020$29,680$29,680$24,731
2021$28,630$28,630$36,643
2022$29,600$29,600$31,317
2023$30,800$30,800$33,756

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

St. Andrews University reported total enrollment of about 628 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 51% male and 49% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (50.8%), Black or African American (25.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (12.4%). About 48.76% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 36.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.6% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at St. Andrews University in 2024 is 628 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

48.4%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 50.8%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

18.42% 100% Completion Time

29.47% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 18.42% of students graduating from St. Andrews University completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Business Administration and Management, General: 27% male / 73% female
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 87% male / 13% female
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 42% male / 58% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for St. Andrews University.

Return on Investment

$25,250 Median Student Debt

$45,606 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

55.37% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

250.68% Return on Investment

5.5 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for St. Andrews University.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 20 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Business Administration and Management, General: 44 completions

2. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 15 completions

3. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 12 completions

4. Biological and Physical Sciences: 9 completions

5. Equestrian/Equine Studies: 8 completions

6. Elementary Education and Teaching: 7 completions

7. Communication and Media Studies: 4 completions

8. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 4 completions

9. Psychology, General: 4 completions

Most popular programs at St. Andrews University.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for St. Andrews University graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for St. Andrews University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 57.1%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,962
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,047

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

St. Andrews University is a private non-profit institution located in Laurinburg, NC, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. Enrollment is approximately 628 students. Student body composition includes White (50.8%), Black or African American (25.8%), Hispanic or Latino (12.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 29.47%. Approximately 48.76% of students receive Pell Grants. About 36.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions

Location

Laurinburg, NC 28352

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 29.47% graduation rate at St. Andrews University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is St. Andrews University located?

St. Andrews University is located in Laurinburg, NC.

How much does St. Andrews University cost?

Reported tuition is $32,388 and average net price is $32,513 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at St. Andrews University?

St. Andrews University reports total enrollment of about 628 students, White (50.8%), Black or African American (25.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend St. Andrews University?

About 36.7% of students at St. Andrews University are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of St. Andrews University earn?

Median earnings are $37,691 six years after entry and $45,606 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at St. Andrews University?

The 150%-time completion rate is 29.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do St. Andrews University students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,250.

Is St. Andrews University public or private?

St. Andrews University is a private nonprofit institution located in Laurinburg, NC.

Is St. Andrews University an HBCU?

No. St. Andrews University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is St. Andrews University a tribal college?

No. St. Andrews University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is St. Andrews University religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for St. Andrews University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in North Carolina
  • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.