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Saint Augustine's College, or SAC, was established as a normal school in 1867. It became the Saint Augustine’s School in 1893, and was aging renamed Saint Augustine’s Junior College in 1919. It was finally christened the Saint Augustine’s College in 1928. The campus is located on 105 acres of land in Raleigh, North Carolina. SAC's recent enrollments have been more than 1,500 students from more than 30 states and 30 nations worldwide every year.
Saint Augustine's College offers bachelor’s degrees in arts and science. The academic divisions of the institute are:
The men’s sports teams of Saint Augustine's College are known as the Falcons, while the women’s teams are called the Lady Falcons. The teams participate in baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, track, softball, tennis, and volleyball. The athletics department of SAC is a member of the NCAA Division II in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
Saint Augustines College is in a large city, in Raleigh, NC. The school has a Protestant Episcopal religious affiliation. Saint Augustines College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
There are more programs of study at Saint Augustines College than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include mathematics, art studies, drama and performing arts, business and management, nutrition and exercise therapy, and security and law enforcement.
Saint Augustines College does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 320 to 420 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 320 and 430. Saint Augustines College attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Saint Augustines College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007, had 1,284 students (1,269 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Saint Augustines College are minorities.
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Saint Augustines College belong to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association for major sports. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Augustines College
1315 Oakwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27610-2298
General Phone: (919) 516-4000
http://www.st-aug.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 62 | business management, organizational behavior, accounting, international marketing |
| Liberal Arts | 34 | sociology, political science, history, English |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 18 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 16 | health and physical education |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | psychology |
| Media | 8 | communication studies |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Science | 6 | biology, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | stagecraft |
| Mathematics | 4 | applied mathematics, mathematics |
| Education And Teaching | 4 | elementary school teaching, English teaching |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Medicine | 1 | pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Augustines College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 187 | 24 |
Saint Augustines College is a historically black college.
In 2007, Saint Augustines College had a total enrollment of 1,284 students (1,269 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 62% |
| Women | 38% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 94% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 43% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 29% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
Saint Augustines College offers campus housing for 1,144 of its 1,269 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Raleigh, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,866 | 1,599 | 56% | 464 | 29% |
| Men | 1,523 | 778 | 51% | 289 | 37% |
| Women | 1,343 | 821 | 61% | 175 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 320 | 420 |
| SAT Math | 320 | 430 |
| SAT Writing | 320 | 430 |
| ACT Verbal | 11 | 16 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 16 |
| ACT Composite | 13 | 15 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 66% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 34% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,206 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,206 |
| Room and board | $ 6,590 |
| Room charge | $ 2,752 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,838 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,060 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Augustines College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 296800)
Saint Augustines College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 9 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 19 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $58,967 | 3 | $69,411 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $49,253 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $58,909 | 3 | $60,712 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $49,032 | 25 | $44,948 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $28,437 | 5 | $35,112 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $47,978 | 35 | $45,242 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 132 | 48 | 180 |
| Football | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| Track | 25 | 16 | 41 |
| Basketball | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| Baseball | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 19 | 28 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Marketing
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
SCIENCE
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Augustines College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Protestant Episcopal affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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