Recent rankings from Research.com show that Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) continues to deliver a high-quality academic program. The rankings show that SAU ranks second for Best Value Colleges in Raleigh and second for Most Popular Colleges in Raleigh for 2024-2025.

With tuition and fees of $16,896 (at the time of the survey), SAU was ranked only behind N.C. State University as the college offering the best value in the City of Raleigh. SAU also trailed only N.C. State as the most popular college in Raleigh.

Best value rankings are based on an institution’s return-on-investment (ROI) value, which is the ratio of mean salary in the first six months after graduation to the tuition and fees required to be paid. Most popular rankings are based on the number of applicants per available spot.

Research.com is a leading educational platform that helps students around the nation find the best schools, academic opportunities, and career paths.

The rankings are particularly encouraging coming amid the university’s challenging financial situation, said Dr. Indrani Singh, Interim Vice President, Division of Institutional / Undergraduate Research and Effectiveness.

“SAU’s recognition by Research.com is a testament to the resilience and excellence of an HBCU committed to student growth and academic advancement,” Dr. Singh said. “I congratulate the School of Business, Management, and Technology for its dedication to elevating SAU’s academic and professional standing. May we continue to serve the community and uphold this legacy each year.”

SAU also was ranked No. 13 for Most Popular Colleges in North Carolina for 2024-2025, which puts it in the top quadrant. There are 16 universities within the state’s higher education system and 36 private, nonprofit colleges. These numbers don’t include other institutions such as church-affiliated institutions and for-profit colleges.