# St. Andrews University

> St. Andrews University's acceptance rate is 12% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 2,164 applicants). It is a private nonprofit university in Laurinburg, NC, with 876 students. The six-year graduation rate is 31%.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/st-andrews-university-2572
- Location: Laurinburg, NC, United States
- Setting: Distant town
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Classification: Baccalaureate college
- Official website: https://www.sa.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 199698
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-08-05

## Admissions

Source: CollegesRef archive.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Applicants | 2,164 |
| Admitted | 266 |
| Acceptance rate | 12% |

## Cost

Source: CollegesRef archive.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Out-of-state tuition | $39,484 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 67% |

## Outcomes

Source: CollegesRef archive.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 31% |
| First-year retention rate | 60% |

## Enrollment

Source: CollegesRef archive.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 876 |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/st-andrews-university-2572. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.