St. Augustine College Tuition & Completion (2026)
St. Augustine College is a private two-year college in Chicago, Illinois, enrolling about 787 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $15,491 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $13,688.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $13,688
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,491 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 787 61.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 17.14%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
- First-Generation Students: 68.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 67.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 40.5%
St. Augustine College: what the data shows
Common questions about St. Augustine College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is St. Augustine College?
St. Augustine College is located in Chicago, IL (ZIP 60640-3501).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is St. Augustine College public or private?
St. Augustine College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does St. Augustine College cost?
Published tuition: $13,688.
Average net price after aid: $15,491.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,524 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,529 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,272 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $54,752.
How big is St. Augustine College?
Total enrollment: 787 students.
About 62% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at St. Augustine College?
150%-time completion rate: 17.14%.
First-year retention: 51.6%.
What do graduates of St. Augustine College earn?
Median earnings: $31,348 six years after entry; $35,723 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $4,423.
72.48% of students receive Pell grants.
What is St. Augustine College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (52 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (29 completions)
- Social Work (29 completions)
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist (25 completions)
- Psychology, General (22 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (15 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (5 completions)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training (2 completions)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (2 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is St. Augustine College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 17.14%; median earnings $35,723 at 10 years; net price $15,491. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$13,688
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at St. Augustine College was $13,688.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,491
2024 Value
In 2024 St. Augustine College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,491.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$61,964 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,491 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$54,752 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. Augustine College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
72.48% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
5.17% 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. Augustine College 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. Augustine College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $9,120 | $9,120 | $8,405 |
| 2014 | $9,576 | $9,576 | $6,233 |
| 2015 | $9,840 | $9,840 | $6,904 |
| 2016 | $13,200 | $13,200 | $6,031 |
| 2017 | $13,200 | $13,200 | $7,858 |
| 2018 | $11,400 | $11,400 | $8,702 |
| 2019 | $11,736 | $11,736 | $12,193 |
| 2020 | $12,120 | $12,120 | $16,035 |
| 2021 | $12,120 | $12,120 | $15,337 |
| 2022 | $13,288 | $13,288 | $10,188 |
| 2023 | $13,288 | $13,288 | $17,082 |
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. Augustine College reported total enrollment of about 787 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 13% male and 87% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (83.0%), Black or African American (6.7%), and Non-Resident Alien (3.6%). About 72.48% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 68.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
61.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at St. Augustine College in 2024 is 787 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
51.6%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 83.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
20.00% 100% Completion Time
17.14% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 20.00% of students graduating from St. Augustine College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 0% male / 100% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 10% male / 90% female
- Social Work: 10% male / 90% 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: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for St. Augustine College.
Return on Investment
$4,423 Median Student Debt
$35,723 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
12.38% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
476.51% Return on Investment
1.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for St. Augustine College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 12 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 52 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 29 completions
3. Social Work: 29 completions
4. Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist: 25 completions
5. Psychology, General: 22 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 15 completions
7. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 5 completions
8. Culinary Arts/Chef Training: 2 completions
9. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 2 completions
Most popular programs at St. Augustine College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for St. Augustine College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for St. Augustine College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 40.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,629
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,907
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. Augustine College is a private non-profit institution located in Chicago, IL, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Early Childhood Education & Teaching, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Social Work. Enrollment is approximately 787 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (83.0%), Black or African American (6.7%), Non-Resident Alien (3.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 17.14%. Approximately 72.48% of students receive Pell Grants. About 68.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
Location
Chicago, IL 60640-3501
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 17.14% graduation rate at St. Augustine College 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. Augustine College located?
St. Augustine College is located in Chicago, IL.
How much does St. Augustine College cost?
Reported tuition is $13,688 and average net price is $15,491 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at St. Augustine College?
St. Augustine College reports total enrollment of about 787 students, Hispanic or Latino (83.0%), Black or African American (6.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend St. Augustine College?
About 68.3% of students at St. Augustine College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of St. Augustine College earn?
Median earnings are $31,348 six years after entry and $35,723 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at St. Augustine College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 17.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do St. Augustine College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $4,423.
Is St. Augustine College public or private?
St. Augustine College is a private nonprofit institution located in Chicago, IL.
Is St. Augustine College an HBCU?
No. St. Augustine College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is St. Augustine College a tribal college?
No. St. Augustine College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is St. Augustine College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for St. Augustine College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Illinois college costs
- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Chicago, Illinois city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Illinois
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.