Saint Ambrose University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Davenport, IA
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#7 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,498

Location Davenport, Iowa
Website sau.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#441

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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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Ratings

St. Ambrose University is rated within the top 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 930/1170
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/25
GPA 3.39

Acceptance Rate

77.3%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 16.7%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$36,658

Costs for Saint Ambrose University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$36,658
Books and Supplies		$1,320
Other Fees		$280
Room and Board		$13,378
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,600
Total One Year Cost		$55,236

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$48,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

62% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Saint Ambrose University are Business, Psychology, and Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies. 32% of students major in Business, 12% in Psychology, and 11% in Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies.