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St. Augustine College

Chicago, IL·Private nonprofit·749 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. 73% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.

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749
Students
$17,082
Net Price
28%
Grad Rate
$29,500
Earnings
10 yr
$4,136
Debt

About This School

St. Augustine College is a private nonprofit institution located in Chicago, Illinois with approximately 749 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $17,082 per year. The graduation rate is 28%, and the typical graduate earns $29,500 within 10 years of enrollment.

St. Augustine College, St. Augustine's College, St. Augustine's University or variations may refer to:

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the remarkably low median debt of just $4,136 at graduation and an affordable net price of $17,082 make this one of the least financially risky college options you'll find, which matters enormously for its largely working-class, bilingual Chicago community. However, the 28% graduation rate is a serious red flag — fewer than 1 in 3 students who start here finish — and median earnings of $29,500 a decade out raise real questions about long-term return on investment. Worth considering only if you have a concrete plan to stay enrolled, strong family support, and are drawn specifically to its Spanish-English bilingual programming, which is genuinely rare among accredited four-year colleges.

Founded
1980
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Education31%
Business & Marketing14%
Health Professions13%
Psychology10%
Computer Science4%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$13,288
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,288
Avg Net Price
$17,082
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants73%
Median debt at graduation$4,136

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
28%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
62%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$29,500
after enrollment
Median Debt
$4,136
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$4,136
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$25,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$29,500
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 7.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White1%
Black6%
Hispanic/Latino78%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (749 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

St. Augustine College

1345 W. Argyle St.

Chicago, IL 60640-3501

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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