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St. Augustine College, SAC, is an independent, bilingual institution in northern Chicago, Illinois. It has two satellite colleges as well, which are in southern Chicago and west of Chicago. It was established on October 7, 1980, under the guidance of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago and offers certificates, associate’s degrees and bachelor’s degrees. The areas of study are applied sciences, business administration, liberal arts and sciences, culinary arts, counseling, early childhood education and social work.
SAC offers financial aid to needy and deserving students. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission Monetary Award Program is one of the various grants and aids provided to students. SAC also participates in the college work-study program for students. A number of scholarship programs are also offered by the college like the Presidential Scholarship program which is awarded to students who show scholastic promise.
The main campus of Saint Augustine College is in Chicago, IL (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Saint Augustine College offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching and cooking and culinary arts.
Saint Augustine College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
In 2007, Saint Augustine College had 1,289 enrolled students. The school has a larger minority student population than most schools. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Saint Augustine College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"St. Augustine College is an independent, bilingual (dual-language) institution of higher education created under the auspices of the Episcopal Diocese to make the American system of higher education accessible to a diverse student population with emphasis on those of Hispanic descent; to strengthen ethnic identity; to reinforce cultural interaction; and to build a bridge to fill cultural, educational, and socio-economic gaps."
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Augustine College
1333-45 W Argyle
Chicago, IL 60640-3593
General Phone: (773) 878-8756
http://www.staugustinecollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 130 | early childhood education |
| Liberal Arts | 40 | general studies |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 37 | culinary arts, chef training |
| Medical Support And Technology | 37 | respiratory care tech |
| Business And Management | 25 | business management, accounting technology, business administration |
| Office And Administration | 20 | administrative assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 12 | social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer and info science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 2 | substance abuse counseling, psychology |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Augustine College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 208 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 65 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 28 | 2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 12 | 2 |
In 2007, Saint Augustine College had a total enrollment of 1,289 students (1,139 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 83% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,272 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,272 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Augustine College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2185400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 12 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $54,958 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $51,882 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $39,833 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $37,080 | 7 | $34,445 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 5 | $37,080 | 11 | $37,042 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Augustine College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Career counseling Career services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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