St. Ambrose University Admission Requirements

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St. Ambrose University Admission Overview

St. Ambrose University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year St. Ambrose University admitted 77.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.39 GPA (B+) and SAT 930-1170 / ACT 20-25. St. Ambrose University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

St. Ambrose University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

St. Ambrose University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

77.3%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The St. Ambrose University acceptance rate is 77.3%. Last year, 2,292 of 2,964 applicants were admitted. That is the 12th lowest acceptance rate in Iowa.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into St. Ambrose University and can you get accepted?

St. Ambrose University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Saint Ambrose University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.39. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

St. Ambrose University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.39

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.39

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at St. Ambrose University typically have around a 3.39 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. St. Ambrose University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #20 in Iowa for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Saint Ambrose University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	6.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	26.0%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	16.0%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	17.0%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	12.0%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	19.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	4.0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

St. Ambrose University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

930-1170

Freshmen who sent SAT

13%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 490
Math 440
Composite 930

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 580
Math 590
Composite 1170

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at St. Ambrose University typically score around a 1050 SAT (middle 50% 930–1170) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 49th percentile nationally. St. Ambrose University ranks #18 in the state of Iowa for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 930 to 1170

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

St. Ambrose University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1050 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Saint Ambrose University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1170+	Above 75th	>86%
1050 to 1170	Avg +	77%-86%
930 to 1050	Avg -	64%-77%
Below 930	Below mid-50	<64%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

St. Ambrose University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-25

Freshmen reporting ACT

10%

25th Percentile Scores

English 19
Math 17
Composite 20

75th Percentile Scores

English 24
Math 25
Composite 25

Average ACT

Incoming testers at St. Ambrose University typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 20–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. St. Ambrose University places #17 among colleges in Iowa for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 25

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to St. Ambrose University without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Saint Ambrose University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
25+	Above 75th	>88%
22 to 25	Avg +	77%-88%
20 to 22	Avg -	67%-77%
Below 20	Below mid-50	<67%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Saint Ambrose University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,517	1,436	2,964
Accepted	1,240	1,043	2,292
Acceptance Rate	82%	73%	77%
Enrolled	194	188	383
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	16%	18%	17%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Saint Ambrose University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Saint Ambrose University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Saint Ambrose University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Saint Ambrose University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

St. Ambrose University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 77.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.39 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (930-1170); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025