Saint Ambrose University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,688
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	72%
Students retention rate	75%
On-time graduation rate	64%

Located in Davenport, Iowa, Saint Ambrose University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Saint Ambrose University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Saint Ambrose University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Saint Ambrose University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 86% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

72.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,570

Cost of attendance at Saint Ambrose University in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,570

Cost of attendance at Saint Ambrose University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Saint Ambrose University received on average $22,790 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$22,790

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	145	28%	$4,463	$647,101
Other Federal Grant	177	34%	$5,228	$925,326
State Grant/Scholarships	99	19%	$5,443	$538,844
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	516	99%	$20,041	$10,340,976
Total Grant & Scholarships	518	100%	$22,790	$11,805,146

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Saint Ambrose University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Saint Ambrose University students is 64.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 57.4%.

64.4%

asian 80.0% 4 students
African American 26.3% 5 students
white 66.5% 228 students
unknown 85.7% 12 students
hispanic 60.5% 26 students
International Students 50.0% 4 students
Mixed Race 64.3% 9 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mid-States Football Association
Baseball Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Saint Ambrose University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Saint Ambrose University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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