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Saint Ambrose University

Saint Ambrose University is a small, private institution located in Davenport, ia. Founded in 1882, Saint Ambrose University offers undergraduate degrees in 80 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 2,108 undergraduates
cost $34,570 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Saint Ambrose University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 73.9%
SAT score average 1153
ACT score average 23
Average high school GPA 3.32
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Saint Ambrose University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Other
Education and Teaching
Engineering and Technology
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Social Work
Marketing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $34,570
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,988
Books & supplies $1,320
Other expenses $3,420
Cost of attendance* $51,298
Average financial aid package $29,930
Estimated cost $21,368 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $34,570
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,988
Books & supplies $1,320
Other expenses $3,420
Cost of attendance* $51,298
Average financial aid package $29,930
Estimated cost $21,368 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Saint Ambrose University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,108, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

2,703

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
54%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
27%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Saint Ambrose University, students love their Dance Marathon. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 518 W Locust St, Davenport, IA 52803-2898
phone 563-333-6000
address www.sau.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Dance marathon

Professional sales team

Student government association

Engineering club

Model united nation society

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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Saint Ambrose University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Saint Ambrose University?

Saint Ambrose University is located in Davenport, ia.

What is the acceptance rate at Saint Ambrose University? 

The acceptance rate for Saint Ambrose University is 74%.

What’s the average GPA for Saint Ambrose University?

The average high school GPA for Saint Ambrose University students was 3.32.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Saint Ambrose University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Saint Ambrose University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $205,192.

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