Saint Ambrose University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3838 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1082 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1009 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #2 of 3 | In Davenport |
| #1753 of 2,796 | For Sports Medicine |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 1,939
- Graduates
- 559
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- 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 77% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 73% | 82% |
| Applicants | 2,964 | 1,436 | 1,517 |
| Admissions | 2,292 | 1,043 | 1,240 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 382 | 187 | 194 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
849 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
225 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
51 or 13%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 930
or below
75% of them
had 1170
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Saint Ambrose University are 930-1170 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
38 or 10%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Saint Ambrose University are 20-25 (middle 50% range).
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 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1717 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 253 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 177 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 116 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 115 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 67 (3%) |
| Asian | 40 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Saint Ambrose University is $25,345 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 | $22,037 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,729 |
| $48-75K | $22,408 |
| $75-110K | $24,776 |
| $110K+ | $27,807 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,378 | $16,929 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,378 | $16,929 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,378 | $16,929 |
| Fee in-district | $280 | $280 |
| Fee in-state | $280 | $280 |
| Fee out-of-state | $280 | $280 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,600 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,378 |
| Room charge | $8,038 |
| Meal charge | $5,340 |
Saint Ambrose University majors
Saint Ambrose University has granted 547 bachelor's degrees across 49 programs, 207 master's across 11 programs, and 70 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 | 95 | ||
| Social Work | 17 | 39 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 15 | 35 | 3 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 37 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 34 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 33 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 33 | ||
| Psychology, General | 33 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 31 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 30 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 28 | ||
| Management Science | 28 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 25 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 24 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 24 | ||
| Accounting | 18 | 4 | |
| Forensic Psychology | 19 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 19 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 18 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 17 | ||
| Finance, General | 14 | ||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 12 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 11 | ||
| Public Health, General | 11 | ||
| Computer Science | 10 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 10 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | ||
| Radio and Television | 4 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 3 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 1 | 2 | |
| Neuroscience | 3 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Data Science, General | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 2 | ||
| Graphic Design | 2 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 2 | ||
| Journalism | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 2 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | ||
| Area Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 1 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | ||
| Painting | 1 | ||
| Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other | 1 | ||
| Women's Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 547 | 207 | 70 |
Saint Ambrose University has a graduation rate of 61%, which is among the 38% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 61% | 52% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Saint Ambrose University has published 871 scientific papers with 17,453 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 Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 607 |
| 2014 | 37 | 693 |
| 2015 | 41 | 778 |
| 2016 | 34 | 707 |
| 2017 | 46 | 799 |
| 2018 | 45 | 767 |
| 2019 | 56 | 958 |
| 2020 | 51 | 1013 |
| 2021 | 77 | 1238 |
| 2022 | 45 | 1378 |
| 2023 | 38 | 1473 |
| 2024 | 37 | 1540 |
| 2025 | 22 | 1229 |
Saint Ambrose University alumni
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Drew McFedries
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
-
Drew 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
-
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
-
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.
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Edward M. Catich
- Occupations
- Catholic priestcalligrapherteacherstonemason
- Biography
-
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 | 462 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 518 W Locust St Davenport, Iowa, 52803-2898 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 102,000 |
| Phone | 5633336000 |