Saint Ambrose University
Founded in 1882, Saint Ambrose University is a private institution that provides a liberal arts curriculum in the “Catholic Intellectual Tradition.” Admissions are rated as “selective” and the campus is home to several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Saint Ambrose has close ties to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Davenport and service trips are offered to places such as Appalachia, India, Chicago, and Ecuador.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1050
Key Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,047
Total Number of Undergrads
2,310
Academic Calendar
Semester
Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
0
100
43%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
57%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition | $30,016
|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $30,016
|
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Average Aid Per Year
$17,665
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Gender
Student Organizations
93
Size of Town
Small city
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Davenport
Chicago
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
58%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,300
What Students Are Saying
3.93
Average Rating
st. ambrose university is a small, liberal arts college. it is diverse in the acedemic and social possibilities for their students. laslty, it is a very warm and welcoming place, a home away from home.
Emily from Arlington Hts., IL
an outstanding university that offers a great deal of happiness, commitment, and great leadership. provides a great community for a good social life. the university enables its students to develop intellectually, spiritually, ethically, socially, artistically and physically to enrich their own lives and the lives of others.
Joel from Joliet, IL
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