Saint Augustine College
Location and Contact Information
1333-45 W ArgyleChicago, IL 60640-3593
USA
Main Tel: (773) 878-8756
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Saint Augustine College is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It was founded in the year 1980 and is supported by the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. In addition to this campus, the college has two satellite campuses called South satellite and West Town satellite. The college is named after Bishop Augustine of Hippo, a philosopher and an educator. It is the sole bilingual institution of higher education in the Midwest. Associate degrees and certificates are awarded to students in diverse fields of study including applied sciences, social work, and general studies.
Saint Augustine College hosts an active student life. There are many clubs and organizations on campus based on the varied interests of the students. There are special organizations such as tranfer centers and personality counselling centers for the students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 8,064 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
Financial Aid
Saint Augustine College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 85% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 85% | $6,654 |
| Institutional Grant | 49% | $1,875 |
| Federal Grant | 71% | $3,862 |
| Pell Grant | 71% | $3,669 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $1,053 |
| State or Local Grant | 55% | $3,673 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | ||
| Federal Loan | ||
| Other Loan |
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Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Saint Augustine College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doane College-Lincoln Grand Island and Master | Lincoln, NE | 1,651 |
| 2 | Notre Dame College | Cleveland, OH | 1,637 |
| 3 | Carlos Albizu University-Miami Campus | Miami, FL | 1,134 |
| 4 | Florida National College | Hialeah, FL | 2,369 |
| 5 | Long Island University-Rockland Campus | Orangeburg, NY | 486 |
| 6 | Concordia University-Saint Paul | Saint Paul, MN | 2,644 |
| 7 | University of Maine at Fort Kent | Fort Kent, ME | 1,102 |
| 8 | Northern Marianas College | Saipan, MP | 791 |
| 9 | The National Hispanic University | San Jose, CA | 591 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 209 | 10 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 79 | 5 |
| < 1 year certificate | 45 | 2 |
| Bachelor | 18 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 20 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,263 in 2009-2010 (949 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 31% of the student body. About 25% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
- Cooking and Related Culinary Arts
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling