St. Andrews University acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 12% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 266 of 2,164 applicants were admitted. Admissions details
What we know
- Students
- 876
Smaller than 67% of colleges
National median 1,603
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St. Andrews University admitted 12% of 2,164 applicants.
- Applicants2,164
12% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted266
89.1% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)237
Cost & financial aid
Published price
- Out-of-state tuition & fees
- $39,484
- Average net price
- Not reported in the latest federal data
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 67%
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First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
First-year retention
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Total students
876
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Semester
Carnegie classification
Baccalaureate college
A Bachelor’s Degree College with diverse academic fields.
Colleges like St. Andrews University
- Johnson C Smith UniversityCharlotte, NC
Warren Wilson CollegeSwannanoa, NC- Lees-McRae CollegeBanner Elk, NC
Location & details
Where the campus is, how far it sits from a major city, and other colleges within reach.
St. Andrews UniversityLaurinburg, NC, United States
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Campus
St. Andrews University
Laurinburg, NC, United States
- Private nonprofit
- Baccalaureate college
Distant town
In a smaller urban cluster away from a large metro area.
- City
- Suburb
- Town (this campus)
- Rural
Nearest major cityCharlotte, NC · about 84 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- sa.edu
Colleges nearby
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke16.3 miPembroke
Richmond Community College17.1 miHamlet- Robeson Community College27.2 miLumberton
- Sandhills Community College33 miPinehurst
Manna University36.4 miFayetteville- Carolina College of Biblical Studies37.1 miFayetteville
Colleges nearby
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke16 mi from St. Andrews University
- Richmond Community College17 mi from St. Andrews University
- Robeson Community College27 mi from St. Andrews University
- Sandhills Community College33 mi from St. Andrews University
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What sets this college apart, grouped by theme, each with what it means and the data or editorial tag behind it.
Academics
Highly selective
Admits a quarter of applicants or fewer.
Admit rate 12%
Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
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Mission & community
Presbyterian
Affiliated with a Presbyterian church.
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What is the St. Andrews University acceptance rate for 2026?
St. Andrews University admitted 12% of 2,164 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is St. Andrews University tuition?
Tuition at St. Andrews University is $39,484 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What is the graduation rate at St. Andrews University?
31% of first-time, full-time students at St. Andrews University graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What colleges are similar to St. Andrews University?
The closest matches are Johnson C Smith University, Warren Wilson College, and Lees-McRae College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Aug 5, 2026
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