North Carolina · Raleigh

Saint Augustine's University

A private Episcopal HBCU in Raleigh founded in 1867 to educate freed slaves.

4-year, PrivateFounded 1867

Snapshot

At a glance

Undergraduate enrollment

172

Admission rate

34%

Retention (first-year)

0%

Completion (150% of time)

25%

Pell recipients

51%

Black undergraduate share

94%

These figures come from federal college data updated May 26, 2026. A dash means the number was not available.

Student body

Undergraduate composition

Black

94%

Hispanic

4%

White

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian / Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

0%

Two or more races

0%

Nonresident

0%

Unknown

0%

Percentages may not add to 100% when a category is not reported.

Costs

Tuition and financial aid

Tuition, in-state

$16,896

Tuition, out-of-state

$16,896

Median federal loan debt

$12,750

Federal loan recipients

37%

Pell recipients

51%

Sticker tuition only. Real cost after federal, state, and institutional aid is typically lower — see the school’s net price calculator.

Outcomes

Earnings, retention, and completion

Median earnings, 6 years

$26,999

Median earnings, 10 years

$35,730

Median debt

$12,750

Retention

0%

Completion

25%

Earnings and debt are shown only when federal data is available.

Institution

Campus and classification

Accreditor

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Campus setting

City: large

Carnegie basic

Baccalaureate colleges: diverse fields

Undergraduate profile

Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in

Size and setting

Very small four-year, highly residential

Average faculty salary

$6,609 monthly

Full-time faculty share

54%

DOE unit ID

199582

These labels describe the school’s size, location, and academic mix. They are not rankings.

25 programs

Academic programs

Bachelor · 24

  • Accounting and Related Services
  • Biology, General
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Chemistry
  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections
  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
  • Engineering, General
  • Engineering, Other
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts
  • Fine and Studio Arts
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Music
  • Political Science and Government
  • Psychology, General
  • Public Health
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master · 1

  • Public Administration

This is a broad program list. Check the school’s own catalog for current majors, minors, concentrations, and course details.