The core mission of St. Augustine's College dates back to the intent of its founding fathers: 'To establish a venue for learning for the freed people; to create agents of change ensuring students will pass through here with education for life; to provide an understanding of global inferences and implications; to acquire knowledge that will prepare students to pass on the same kind of learning to others, and, more importantly; to become agents of change themselves.'
Dr. Dianne Boardley Suber, the first woman president of St. Augustine's College, adds: "Our vision today is to keep the core mission of our founding fathers in place, and to transition that mission to the 21st century by embracing the advantages of technology and maximizing all other resources available. We strive to graduate young men and women of high moral character and integrity who demonstrate a sense of well-being and community."