St. Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

St. Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

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Tuition & Fees

$39,136

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
500
75th
620
25th
520
75th
26
25th
19
75th
26
25th
18
75th
27
25th
20
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undergraduateRatios

46%

male

54%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

73%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,653
Declined 936
Total Received 3,589
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Private

2,118

undergraduate students

629

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1882, St. Ambrose University is a private, Catholic university that is known for its programs in Business, Nursing, and Education. It is located on an enclosed campus in Davenport, Iowa—180 miles west of Chicago.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,747
Established in 1882
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

118-acre campus in Davenport (population: 102,320), 180 miles from Chicago. Served by air and bus; major airport serves Moline, IL (10 miles); train serves Galesburg, IL (90 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

St. Ambrose University
518 West Locust Street
Davenport, IA
52803-2898

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
69%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
95%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
30%
Top 1/4
57%
Top 1/2
84%
Bottom 1/2
16%
Bottom 1/4
3%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
500
75th
620
25th
520
75th
26
25th
19
75th
26
25th
18
75th
27
25th
20

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

73%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,653
Declined 936
Total Received 3,589

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

98%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$22,910

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $35,598
Housing $7,634
Food $4,714
Additional fees $3,538
Books & supplies $1,320
Total $52,804
Average Financial Aid - $22,910
Total with Avg. Aid $29,894

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,742,384
State $1,746,170
Institutional $22,855,648
Other external $687,236
Total $28,031,438

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $6,366,515
Other external $89,006
Total $6,455,521

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 563 333-5775
F: 563 333-5818
finaid@sau.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Other sports yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes
Swimming and diving yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes yes

Club Sports - Men's

diving, fishing, ice hockey, judo, martial arts, racquetball, rugby, swimming, wrestling

Club Sports - Women's

diving, fishing, judo, lacrosse, martial arts, racquetball, swimming, volleyball, wrestling

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, bowling, non-tackle football, softball, volleyball (indoor/sand)

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, Mid-States Football Association, Mid-American Men's Volleyball Intercollegiate Conference, Great Rivers Lacrosse Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes yes
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education yes
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer Science yes
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst yes
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Criminalistics and Criminal Science yes
Data Science, General yes
Design and Visual Communications, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Finance, General yes yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Forensic Psychology yes
French Language Teacher Education yes
French Language and Literature yes
German Language and Literature yes
Graphic Design yes
Health Teacher Education yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
Industrial Engineering yes
Information Technology yes
Intermedia/Multimedia yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
Management Science yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Network and System Administration/Administrator yes yes
Neuroscience yes
Nursing Administration yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Painting yes
Pastoral Studies/Counseling yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology Teacher Education yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes
Public Health, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Social Science Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other yes
Speech Teacher Education yes
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Sports Studies yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other yes
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes
Writing, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Nursing
  3. Exercise Science

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine

2,747

total students

33%

in-state

67%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

77%

2,118
students

Female
54%
1,148

Male
46%
970

23%

629
students

Female
71%
449

Male
29%
180

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

96%

2,030
students

Female
54%
1,099

Male
46%
931

4%

88
students

Female
56%
49

Male
44%
39

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Hispanic/Latino
72%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.50
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 21
Countries most often represented Brazil
Ecuador
India
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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