Why St. Augustine?

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St. Augustine At A Glance

70%

More than 70% of students qualify for 100% tuition through scholarships and grants

2x

Associate degree program graduation rate 2x higher than comparable institutions in Chicago

#1

Ranked No. 1 of 103 Illinois colleges and No. 61 of the country’s 2,137 colleges in raising student income

Our Accreditations

Council on Social Work Education.
CoARC

Our Values

A great education starts with strong core principles.

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Dignity & Respect

We believe all students deserve to be recognized and admired for their individual abilities, experiences and achievements.

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Learning & Inquiry

We teach more than facts and figures, supporting your skill set, interests, culture and personality to make your education a positive and fulfilling experience.

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Integrity & Accountability

Hard work, commitment and dedication are the keys to positive academic and career outcomes, and we motivate you to succeed.

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Team & Leadership

We are invested in your success from day one, helping you to gain confidence and prepare you to make an impact on society.

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Debt Free Outcomes

No success story should have to begin with a mountain of debt. So we equip our students with not only an educational foundation, but also with opportunities and tools to earn their degrees affordably, or at no cost at all.

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Flexible Schedules

An education built around you means offering classes that work around your schedule. Whether you work full or part-time, support a family, or have other obligations, we’re dedicated to working with you to earn your degree, no matter your lifestyle.

Building an Empowering Community

We offer a broad range of academic and student support programs, rooted in a bilingual environment, to help students from all walks of life overcome obstacles that prevent them from academic and career success.

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The SAC Experience

St. Augustine College is known for its dedicated staff and welcoming environment. Supporting students is our top priority, and we provide an education centered on your life—from small class sizes to flexible schedules, debt-free graduations and one-on-one assistance. We welcome English as a second language, and Spanish speakers can take classes for credit in Spanish while perfecting their English.

Success Stories

Empowering students to thrive in today’s competitive world.

Barbara Moss
Respiratory Therapy
On the Front Lines When Barbara Moss first discovered the Respiratory Therapy degree program at St. Augustine College (SAC), she was already working in the health care field as a Certified Nursing Assistant.“I was excited to find St. Augustine. There are only a few respiratory therapy programs in the city…
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Emiliana de Santos Guzman
BA, Business Administration
Veracruz emigrant becomes 2020 Valedictorian. She says of St. Augustine, “It’s different from any other school where you are just a number.”
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Rosy Garcia
AA, Social Work
Social work graduate Rosy Garcia always knew she wanted to help people. At St. Augustine she found professors to help her, "they are willing to help you in anything they can."
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Pedro Ramirez
BA, Computer Sciences
Valedictorian Pedro Ramirez speaks on the balance of work, family, and the convenience of St. Augustine's campus. "This is the place where I belong."
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Teresa Valdivia
Social Work
World of Difference Growing up in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood as the oldest of four, Teresa Valdivia has been helping others for as long as she can remember. “I think that the oldest child,especially in Latinx households, is often their parents’ right hand,” explains Valdivia, who graduated from St. Augustine…
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