A branch of Webber International University
In their own words...
"As a first generation Latin American, it was different coming here, but I soon realized that I could just be me. St. Andrews is a school for people who like small classes and a close community."
- Anthony Fernandez, Class of '10

St. Andrews Quick Facts

 

A PROUD HERITAGE

 

MISSION STATEMENT

  • The University’s mission is to offer students an array of pre-professional and liberal arts and sciences programs of study that create a life transforming educational opportunity which is practical in its application, global in its scope, and multi-disciplinary in its general education core. Students will acquire depth of knowledge and expertise in their chosen field of study, balanced by breadth of knowledge across various disciplines. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing oral and written communication, and critical thinking skills.

    The University awards degrees at the associate, bachelor and master levels, and offers students educational opportunities at locations in Florida and North Carolina. Traditional classroom, online, and hybrid learning environments are available. Opportunities exist for students to draw on the courses and programs of study at both locations through online courses and/or periods of residence at either campus. Webber’s programs in Florida focus on the worldwide business environment, and emphasize development of skills in administration and strategic planning, applied modern business practices, and entrepreneurship. The St. Andrews locations offer an array of traditional undergraduate liberal arts and sciences and pre-professional programs of study.

    Administrative approval: November 17, 2011
    Approved by the Webber and St. Andrews Boards of Trustees: December 19, 2011

 

TYPE OF UNIVERSITY

  • Four-year, church-related, co-educational liberal arts and sciences institution

  • Traditional and non-traditional students from diverse national, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

  • Residential and non-residential undergraduate degree programs, certification programs, and special training programs

 

HONOR CODE


“I promise to be a contributing member of the St. Andrews University Community and supportive of its mission:

     to be RESPONSIBLE for my choices of behavior,

     to be HONEST in all my academic endeavors,

     to be RESPECTFUL of the property and person of others,

     and to LIVE IN HARMONY with the social and natural environments which sustain this community.”

 

ACCREDITATION

  • St. Andrews is a branch of Webber International University (1201 N. Scenic Highway, Babson Park, Florida, telephone 1-800-741-1844). Webber International University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500) to award degrees at the associate, bachelor, and master level.
  • St. Andrews is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

LOCATION

  • Located in Laurinburg, North Carolina

  • In southeastern North Carolina in an area known as the Sandhills

  • 30 miles south of the golfing, equestrian and resort areas of Pinehurst, NC.

  • Two hours from spectacular mountains, magnificent beaches, and major metropolitan cities

 

TOTAL GROUNDS

  • 640 acres including a 70-acre lake in the middle of campus

  • 300-acre equestrian center one mile from campus

 

DEGREES OFFERED

  • 14 majors

  • 23 minors

  • Signature programs in business, creative writing, education, equine-related degrees, forensic science, pre-health, pre-vet, psychology, therapeutic horsemanship.

  • 42% of students participate in an internship

  • Opportunities for study abroad

 

STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO

  • 10:1

 

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

  • An average class size of 15-20

  • 76% of classes at St. Andrews have fewer than 20 students

  • Opportunities for independent guided study and independent research

 

FACULTY

  • 30 full-time, 34 part-time

  • give priority to delivering quality teaching and effective advising

  • accomplished scholars
  • community contributors
  • committed to interdisciplinary approach to teaching

 

GRADUATES

Alumni are in successful careers all over the world with 77% of graduates reporting that they are employed in fields they categorize as related to their majors.

 

STUDENT BODY ENROLLMENT

 

  • 100% undergraduates

  • 40% from North Carolina

  • 5% international

  • 57% female

  • 19% minority

  • 90% receive financial aid

  • 98% live on campus      

 

   ATHLETICS

  • Member of Conference Carolinas

  • WOMEN: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Softball, Soccer, and Volleyball

  • MEN: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, and Wrestling

 

EQUESTRIAN

  • Competitive opportunities with hunter/jumper, dressage, western, Show Team, and Schooling Team.

  • Competition is through the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA), American National Riding Commission (ANRC), Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA)

 

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT  

  • 35 clubs and organizations and four honor organizations

 

COLLEGE EMBLEMS

COSTS AND AID

  • 2011-2012 $30,552 comprehensive ($21,614 tuition)

  • 90% of students receive some form of financial aid.

 

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

  • St. Andrews sponsors highly competitive scholarship programs called Achievement Awards

  • Admission application is automatically used for academic scholarship consideration - no additional application

  • Scholarship finalists selected after reviewing each applicant's high school record, SAT/ACT results, recommendations, level of involvement in out-of-class activities and other individual factors

  • Scholarships range from $3,000 to $8,500 annually or from $12,000 to $34,000 over four years of study

  • To be considered, applicants must be accepted for admission to the College by the priority admissions application deadline of March 1

  • Scholarship awards are renewable each year as long as the recipient maintains the required academic eligibility

  • Scholarship winners may also qualify for need-based financial aid awards

  • Additional scholarships may be combined with Achievement Awards

Other scholarship opportunities:

  • General Honors Program participation

  • Men's and Women's athletics

  • Performance Choir

  • Competitive Bagpipe Band (pipers and drummers, Highland dancers)

  • Intercollegiate equestrian competition (hunter, jumper, dressage, Western)

  • Art
  • Theatre
  • Personal contributions, skills, talents and involvement

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  • Alumni Giving: 21%; Endowment: $12.8 million

 

ENDORSEMENTS

  • Ranked nationally as one of the best liberal arts colleges by US News & World Reports; also, ranked second in nation for graduating its students with least amount of debt.

  • St. Andrews University is one of only twenty colleges in the mid-Atlantic region identified by Washington Post education reporter Jay Mathews as “hidden gems.” St. Andrews is also featured in Mathews’ new book Harvard Schmarvard: Getting Beyond the Ivy League to the College that is Best for You.

  • St. Andrews is cited by the National Survey of Student Engagement, "Student Engagement: Pathways to Collegiate Success."

  • The Washington Monthly names St. Andrews as one of the nation's top 200 liberal arts colleges.

  • The Princeton Review cites St. Andrews as one of the top 646 colleges and universities in the nation.

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St. Andrews University
A branch of Webber International University
1700 Dogwood Mile
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-5555 • (800) 763-0198 • (fax) 910-277-5020