St. Andrews Presbyterian College
1700 Dogwood Mile, Laurinburg, NC 28352
School Description
Provided by St. Andrews Presbyterian CollegeThe mission of St. Andrews Presbyterian College is to educate its students to be knowledgeable and imaginative servant-leaders well prepared for a lifetime of learning, leadership and service in an ever-changing and interdependent world.
The College fulfills this mission by encouraging its community of learners, a community nurtured by wholesome and extensive interaction between students, faculty, and staff, to set challenging and expanding goals for individual and collective attainment. Through this process, and reinforced by a code of conduct that embraces honesty and civility, high levels of individual performance and excellence in all educational and co-curricular programs are achieved and sustained.
St. Andrews has been a national leader in undergraduate liberal arts and sciences education since its inception more than 50 years ago. True to its foundational heritage, St. Andrews is a student-centered institution of higher learning. At St. Andrews, providing excellent education for students is the first priority. The faculty at St. Andrews labors diligently to assist each student in achieving academic success and meeting personal goals. St. Andrews emphasizes interdisciplinary study and the acquisition and mastery of communication skills, analytical techniques, problem-solving strategies, leadership skills and creative expression.
The St. Andrews Main campus offers over 30 majors, with unique degrees in such areas as Creative Writing, Equine Business Management, Therapeutic Horsemanship, and Forensic Science. The residential campus is augmented with a study abroad program on three continents, an award-winning pipe band, a six-time national champion equestrian team, 16 NCAA Division II athletic teams, a state of the art Electronic Fine Arts Center, multi-media art facilities, and a multi-disciplinary science lab the size of a soccer arena! The main campus requires on-campus residency, with about 750 students, hailing from 40 of the 50 states and 8 foreign countries, creating a wonderfully diverse and exciting student body.
On-campus clubs and organizations focus on everything from academic interests to pure fun. For example, they include the psychology and physical therapy clubs, music and art groups, paintball and dancing, and even our nationally recognized Writers' Forum. We have an active student government, too, as well as a student newspaper, The Lance, and yearbook, The Lamp and Shield.
St. Andrews Presbyterian College is located in the Sandhills of North Carolina in the city of Laurinburg. The site was selected for the consolidation of two regional institutions due to the Scottish heritage and the high value of education by that group. With a groundbreaking on April 15, 1959, the 600 acres featuring a 70-acre lake are still a central part of the culture of Scotland County.
St. Andrews Presbyterian College
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaSt. Andrews Presbyterian College is a private, 4-year liberal arts college in Laurinburg, North Carolina. It was established in 1958 as a result of the merger of Flora Macdonald College (est. 1896) and Presbyterian Junior College (est. 1928). The new college was named St. Andrews Presbyterian College to mark its Scottish Presbyterian heritage and to identify it with the University of St. Andrews, in Scotland. It officially opened its doors in 1961. Unusual for its time, the campus was designed to be accessible and barrier-free to students with physical disabilities. It is also home to the St. Andrews Press. The current president is Paul Baldasare, who was named by the Board of Trustees in December 2006.
Academics
St. Andrews offers three Bachelor’s degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts. It was one of the first institutions to implement a B.F.A. program for Creative Writing. The student-faculty ratio is low, 12:1, resulting in small classes and a personalized education with emphasis on internships and study-abroad opportunities.
St. Andrews offers non-traditional students the opportunity to pursue degrees in Business Administration, Equine Business Management, Education (Elementary), Liberal Studies and courses leading to Teacher Certification in an online, traditional classroom or blended format. In the Fall of 2008 the college organized its degree offerings at Sandhills Community College (St. Andrews @ Sandhills), its online program and its other opportunities for non-traditional learners under the umbrella of the St. Andrews Center for Adult and Professional Studies. In January 2009 the college launches three new online certificate programs -- Therapeutic Horsemanship Business Management, Equine Business Management, and Organizational Leadership. These certificate programs are open to anyone over the age of 23 who holds a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
St. Andrews has charters with the following Honor societies: Alpha Chi, Beta Beta Beta, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Pi Gamma Mu, Psi Chi, Sigma Tau Delta, Sigma Beta Delta, and the St. Andrews Honor Society. St. Andrews also offers an Honors Program, which selects incoming freshman based on their high school GPA, SAT/ACT scores, and an interview with the director of the program.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southeast
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Knights
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 693
- On Campus Housing:
- Unavailable
- Full Time Students:
- 93%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at St. Andrews Presbyterian College
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Creative Writing
A program that focuses on the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. Includes instruction in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished manuscripts.See more schools with programs in Creative Writing
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English Language and Literature
A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.See more schools with programs in English Language and Literature
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Creative Writing
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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History
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History
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History
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Public/ Applied History and Archival Administration
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History
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Philosophy
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Philosophy
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General Philosophy
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General Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Religion/Religious Studies
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General Religion/Religious Studies
A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptural and textual studies; religious history and politics; and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior.See more schools with programs in General Religion/Religious Studies
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General Religion/Religious Studies
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Visual and Performing Arts
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Visual and Performing Arts
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Visual and Performing Arts
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Visual and Performing Arts
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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General Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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General Business
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General Business
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Communication & Media
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Mass Communication/ Media Studies
A program that focuses on the analysis and criticism of media institutions and media texts, how people experience and understand media content, and the roles of media in producing and transforming culture. Includes instruction in communications regulation, law, and policy; media history; media aesthetics, interpretation, and criticism; the social and cultural effects of mass media; cultural studies; the economics of media industries; visual and media literacy; and the psychology and behavioral aspects of media messages, interpretation, and utilization.See more schools with programs in Mass Communication/ Media Studies
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Mass Communication/ Media Studies
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Teacher Training
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Teacher Training
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Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Physical Fitness
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Physical Fitness
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Health and Physical Education
A general program that focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish related research and service goals. Includes instruction in human movement studies, motivation studies, rules and practice of specific sports, exercise and fitness principles and techniques, basic athletic injury prevention and treatment, and organizing and leading fitness and sports programs.See more schools with programs in Health and Physical Education
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Health and Physical Education
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Physical Fitness
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Health & Medical Services
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Rehabilitation & Therapy
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Rehabilitation & Therapy
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
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Physical Therapy
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Physical Therapy
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
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Rehabilitation & Therapy
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Rehabilitation & Therapy
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Neuroscience
A program that focuses on the interdisciplinary scientific study of the molecular, structural, physiologic, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of the brain and nervous system. Includes instruction in molecular and cellular neuroscience, brain science, anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system, molecular and biochemical bases of information processing, behavioral neuroscience, biology of neuropsychiatric disorders, and applications to the clinical sciences and biomedical engineering.See more schools with programs in Neuroscience
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Neuroscience
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
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General Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Chemistry
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Chemistry
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Other Chemistry
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Other Chemistry
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Chemistry
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Forensic Science and Technology
A program that focuses on the application of the physical, biomedical, and social sciences to the analysis and evaluation of physical evidence, human testimony and criminal suspects. Includes instruction in forensic medicine, forensic dentistry, anthropology, psychology, pathology, forensic laboratory technology, crime scene analysis, fingerprint technology, document analysis, pattern analysis, examination procedures, applicable law and regulations, and professional standards and ethics.See more schools with programs in Forensic Science and Technology
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Forensic Science and Technology
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Social Sciences
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General Social Sciences
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
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Asian Studies/Civilization
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Asian Studies/Civilization
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International Relations and Affairs
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International Relations and Affairs
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General Political Science and Government
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General Political Science and Government
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Psychology
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Psychology
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Forensic Psychology
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General Psychology
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Forensic Psychology
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General Social Sciences
Students
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| Percent of Students International: | 6% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference) Baseball (Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference) Track (Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 20,375 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,181 | 30% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,993 | 51% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 7,000 | 100% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 6,800 | 62% | |
Any Aid: |
100% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 100% (Open Admissions) |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 30.00 |
