Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA • private

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 2,248 • Total: 2,888

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

518 W Locust St
Davenport, IA
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Website

www.sau.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 997 (44.4%) • Female: 1,251 (55.6%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	43	1.9%
Black/African American	153	6.8%
Hispanic/Latino	244	10.9%
White	1,528	68.0%
Two or More Races	108	4.8%
International	66	2.9%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

73.3%

2,534 admitted from 3,456 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

62.8%

4-Year Graduation Rate

54.2%

Freshman Retention Rate

84.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

12.5:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$51,076

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $36,378

Room & Board

$13,378

Books & Supplies

$1,320

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$22,037
$30,001-48,000	$21,729
$48,001-75,000	$22,408
$75,001-110,000	$24,776
$110,001+	$27,807

Students Receiving Pell Grants

95%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$23,578

🏈 Athletics

Men's Sports (14)

Baseball Basketball Bowling Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis

Women's Sports (13)

Basketball Bowling Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Other Sports Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

2.5 GPA

In-State Awards

$500-$24,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$500-$24,000/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$1,000 total

1 automatic scholarship (19 total)

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Common questions about Saint Ambrose University

What is Saint Ambrose University's acceptance rate?

Saint Ambrose University accepts 73% of applicants, from 3,456 applications.

How much does Saint Ambrose University cost?

Tuition and fees are $36,378. Families earning under $30,000 pay $22,037 on average after aid.

Does Saint Ambrose University require SAT or ACT scores?

Saint Ambrose University does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What is Saint Ambrose University's graduation rate?

63% of students graduate within six years.