Saint Ambrose University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3650 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1020 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #950 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #2 of 3 | In Davenport |
| #892 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 2,118
- Graduates
- 629
- 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 74% and is among the top 37% 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 | 74% | 69% | 77% |
| Applicants | 3,589 | 1,636 | 1,841 |
| Admissions | 2,653 | 1,134 | 1,424 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 458 | 221 | 237 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
54 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
157 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
94 or 20%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Saint Ambrose University are 1020-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
135 or 29%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Saint Ambrose University are 20-27 (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 | 2039 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 255 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 148 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 109 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 78 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 59 (2%) |
| Asian | 53 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Saint Ambrose University is $23,359 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 | $20,027 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,789 |
| $48-75K | $19,963 |
| $75-110K | $23,852 |
| $110K+ | $27,352 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,290 | $19,040 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,290 | $19,040 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,290 | $19,040 |
| Fee in-district | $280 | $280 |
| Fee in-state | $280 | $280 |
| Fee out-of-state | $280 | $280 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,624 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,988 |
| Room charge | $7,412 |
| Meal charge | $4,576 |
Saint Ambrose University majors
Saint Ambrose University has granted 550 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs, 233 master's across 14 programs, and 76 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 | 69 | ||
| Social Work | 18 | 49 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 16 | 47 | 3 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 43 | ||
| Psychology, General | 41 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 37 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 36 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 32 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 31 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 30 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 30 | ||
| Accounting | 21 | 5 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 26 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 25 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 17 | 5 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 19 | ||
| Forensic Psychology | 18 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 16 | ||
| Management Science | 14 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 14 | ||
| Computer Science | 12 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | ||
| Finance, General | 12 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | 5 | |
| Graphic Design | 8 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| Public Health, General | 8 | ||
| Sociology, General | 8 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 7 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 7 | ||
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 3 | 4 | |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 7 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 7 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 6 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 5 | ||
| Area Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Economics, General | 4 | ||
| Radio and Television | 4 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 3 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 2 | ||
| Data Science, General | 2 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 2 | ||
| Journalism | 2 | ||
| Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other | 2 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Neuroscience | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Women's Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 550 | 233 | 76 |
Saint Ambrose University has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 33% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 57% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Saint Ambrose University has published 766 scientific papers with 11,826 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Computer Science, Psychology, Political Science, Biology, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 3 |
| 1992 | 3 | 4 |
| 1993 | 4 | 11 |
| 1994 | 3 | 5 |
| 1995 | 8 | 12 |
| 1996 | 7 | 18 |
| 1997 | 1 | 15 |
| 1998 | 6 | 20 |
| 1999 | 7 | 36 |
| 2000 | 6 | 83 |
| 2001 | 10 | 112 |
| 2002 | 9 | 117 |
| 2003 | 6 | 163 |
| 2004 | 19 | 153 |
| 2005 | 12 | 163 |
| 2006 | 10 | 179 |
| 2007 | 23 | 221 |
| 2008 | 29 | 226 |
| 2009 | 21 | 375 |
| 2010 | 28 | 399 |
| 2011 | 27 | 430 |
| 2012 | 20 | 502 |
| 2013 | 24 | 512 |
| 2014 | 38 | 556 |
| 2015 | 35 | 623 |
| 2016 | 37 | 620 |
| 2017 | 38 | 640 |
| 2018 | 45 | 626 |
| 2019 | 54 | 783 |
| 2020 | 46 | 788 |
| 2021 | 59 | 958 |
| 2022 | 48 | 1092 |
| 2023 | 38 | 1090 |
Saint Ambrose University alumni
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Drew McFedries
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
-
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
-
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 bishopCatholic priest
- 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. He previously served as diocesan administrator for the diocese from 2004 to 2006.
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Edward M. Catich
- Occupations
- priestcalligrapherstonemasonteacher
- 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 | 465 |
| 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 |