Saint Ambrose University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3723 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1032 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #962 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #2 of 3 | In Davenport |
| #1706 of 2,702 | For Sports Medicine |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 2,114
- Graduates
- 589
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- sau.edu
Saint Ambrose University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Saint Ambrose University has an acceptance rate of 73% and is among the top 36% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 71% | 76% |
| Applicants | 3,456 | 1,637 | 1,757 |
| Admissions | 2,534 | 1,164 | 1,331 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 421 | 217 | 204 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
860 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
235 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1916 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 265 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 168 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 115 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 107 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 69 (3%) |
| Asian | 51 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Saint Ambrose University is $23,578 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $20,300 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,945 |
| $48-75K | $20,111 |
| $75-110K | $24,236 |
| $110K+ | $25,806 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,318 | $19,125 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,318 | $19,125 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,318 | $19,125 |
| Fee in-district | $280 | $280 |
| Fee in-state | $280 | $280 |
| Fee out-of-state | $280 | $280 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,601 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,348 |
| Room charge | $7,634 |
| Meal charge | $4,714 |
Saint Ambrose University majors
Saint Ambrose University has granted 554 bachelor's degrees across 53 programs, 213 master's across 11 programs, and 68 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Saint Ambrose University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 77 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 24 | 36 | 6 |
| Social Work | 13 | 39 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 39 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 36 | ||
| Psychology, General | 36 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 32 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 30 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 29 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 29 | ||
| Accounting | 18 | 10 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 25 | 2 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 26 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 25 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 24 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 24 | ||
| Management Science | 21 | ||
| Finance, General | 16 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 16 | ||
| Forensic Psychology | 15 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 14 | ||
| Public Health, General | 14 | ||
| Computer Science | 13 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 13 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 11 | ||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 11 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 7 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 5 | ||
| Graphic Design | 5 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 5 | ||
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 1 | 4 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 3 | ||
| Data Science, General | 3 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 3 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | ||
| Neuroscience | 3 | ||
| Radio and Television | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 2 | ||
| Journalism | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | ||
| Area Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 1 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 1 | ||
| Painting | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Women's Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 554 | 213 | 68 |
Saint Ambrose University has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 34% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 56% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Saint Ambrose University has published 854 scientific papers with 16,475 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Computer Science, Psychology, Biology, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Physics, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4 | 8 |
| 1993 | 6 | 20 |
| 1994 | 3 | 12 |
| 1995 | 9 | 21 |
| 1996 | 7 | 35 |
| 1997 | 1 | 22 |
| 1998 | 7 | 41 |
| 1999 | 6 | 64 |
| 2000 | 6 | 111 |
| 2001 | 10 | 133 |
| 2002 | 9 | 145 |
| 2003 | 7 | 205 |
| 2004 | 17 | 189 |
| 2005 | 15 | 203 |
| 2006 | 10 | 235 |
| 2007 | 24 | 264 |
| 2008 | 28 | 271 |
| 2009 | 26 | 457 |
| 2010 | 30 | 492 |
| 2011 | 27 | 550 |
| 2012 | 23 | 604 |
| 2013 | 25 | 608 |
| 2014 | 37 | 693 |
| 2015 | 41 | 777 |
| 2016 | 34 | 707 |
| 2017 | 46 | 799 |
| 2018 | 45 | 768 |
| 2019 | 56 | 953 |
| 2020 | 51 | 1013 |
| 2021 | 77 | 1237 |
| 2022 | 45 | 1375 |
| 2023 | 39 | 1469 |
| 2024 | 36 | 1516 |
Saint Ambrose University alumni
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Drew McFedries
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
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Michael Andrew "Drewbie" McFedries is an American retired mixed martial artist. McFedries formerly competed for the UFC, Titan FC and Shooto.
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Gene Baker
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Eugene Walter Baker was an American Major League Baseball infielder who played for the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates during eight seasons between 1953 and 1961, and was selected for the National League team in the 1955 All-Star Game. He threw and batted right-handed, and was listed at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m), 170 pounds (77 kg).
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David Choby
- Occupations
- Catholic priestCatholic bishop
- Biography
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David Raymond Choby was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the 11th bishop of the Diocese of Nashville in Tennessee from 2005 until his death in 2017. He previously served as diocesan administrator for the diocese from 2004 to 2006.
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Edward M. Catich
- Occupations
- stonemasoncalligrapherpriestteacher
- Biography
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Edward M. Catich was an American Roman Catholic priest, teacher, and calligrapher. He is noted for the fullest development of the thesis that the inscribed Roman square capitals of the Augustan age and afterward owed their form (and their characteristic serifs) wholly to the use of the flat brush, rather than to the exigencies of the chisel or other stone cutting tools.
General info
| Alternative names | SAU St Ambrose University St. Ambrose University |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1882 |
| Motto | Faith Learning Justice |
| Colors | navy blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Interim Sessions (May to June); Summer Session (June to July); Winter Session (December to January) |
| Total FTE staff | 456 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 518 W Locust St Davenport, Iowa, 52803-2898 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 102,000 |
| Phone | 5633336000 |