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Located in Davenport, Iowa, along the Mississippi River, St. Ambrose University is a private Catholic institution founded in 1882 by the Diocese of Davenport. The 118-acre suburban campus combines historic red-brick buildings with modern academic facilities, serving as the largest private university in the Quad Cities metropolitan area. St. Ambrose operates as a comprehensive university offering undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in health sciences, business, and education, while maintaining its liberal arts foundation. The university maintains selective admission standards and provides traditional dormitory-style residence halls for its undergraduate population. As a member of the NAIA athletic conference, St. Ambrose fields teams known as the Fighting Bees in multiple sports, with particular focus on basketball and football programs.
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St. Ambrose University is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Saint Ambrose University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#402 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#288 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in Iowa
#4 in Best Private Colleges in Iowa
#277 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1240 |
| ACT | 20/27 |
| GPA | 3.39 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 |
| Other Fees | $280 |
| Room and Board | $11,988 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,420 |
| Total One Year Cost | $51,298 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 32% |
| Psychology | 12% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Health Professions | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154235 IPEDS survey data for Saint Ambrose University.
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Last updated February 24, 2024