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
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
96%
Submitting ACT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1165
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,114
Total Number of Undergrads
2,368
Classroom Sizes
0
100
51%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
63%
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 In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $30,894
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $30,894
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Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$10,470
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| Books and Supplies | $1320
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Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
26%
Average Aid Per Year
$17,930
26%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,378
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$15,923
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
74%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,164
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,859
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$271
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
93
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
68%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Fighting Bees
School Colors
blue, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-States Football Association
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
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
$50,500
What Students Are Saying
3.93
Average Rating
The community so welcoming. The school is beautiful. The classes are great and are taught by professors that enjoy what they do.
Kelly from Mount Prospect, 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
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
Saint Ambrose University is friendly.
Saint Ambrose University has low class size for more individual attention.
Saint Ambrose University cares about their students success.
Saint Ambrose University has low class size for more individual attention.
Saint Ambrose University cares about their students success.
Catherine from Davenport, IA
So far my experience at St. Ambrose has been a wonderful one. The staff are great and everyone is really nice. The only problem I have had is deciding on which dorm to live in.
Jerricko from Davenport, IA
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