63%

Acceptance Rate

$18,819

Avg.Financial Aid

001889

FAFSA Code

About Saint Ambrose University

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

Private

Not-For-Profit

4 Years

Student Population Number of Students attending College

3,045

Website

www.sau.edu

Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

HLC

Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

Roman Catholic

On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

Yes

Saint Ambrose University which is a private, Roman Catholic university, is located in Davenport, Iowa. The total enrolment stands at 3,114 students at Saint Ambrose University. Around 2,368 and 746 students take admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the university. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 283 faculty. Around 90% of the students are 24 and under at Saint Ambrose University. At SAU around 74% are white, 9% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 5% are Black or African American. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 55% of the students are females and 45% are males. Some of the notable alumni which the school has produced in its several years of existence are Abbey Curran, Edward Catich, Marvin Mottet, and Cletus Madsen. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. It also encourages its students to participate in athletics, as it helps in building character. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, SAU offers around 272 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Location & Contact

Address

518 W Locust St

Contact

Email: N/A
Phone: 5633336000
Fax: 5633336243
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Rankings

As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. Usually, the rankings of colleges/universities by Forbes and US News are considered trustworthy by applicants and experts. However, Saint Ambrose University doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications. Generally, the ranking of a university is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

63%

SAT Range

1020 - 1190

ACT Range

20 - 26

Application Fee

FALSE$

SAT/ACT

Recommended

High School GPA

Required

Accept Common App

None

The university takes in few each year. Moreover, admission to SAU is fairly easy. The students are required to submit a fee along with the admission form, in order to be considered for admission at Saint Ambrose University. It is a non-refundable amount. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1070-1270, it would improve her chances. The average ACT score at Saint Ambrose University is 22. However, those getting an ACT score less than 20 might also be offered admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 518 W Locust St, Davenport, Iowa 52803-2898. To gather more information, they can call them at (563) 333-6000.

Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

$25,562

Average Annual Cost

$30,614

Books And Supplies

$1,320

Other Fees

$280

Room And Board The charges for an academic year for rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

$10,470

Budget For Other Expenses

$3,282

Total One Year Cost

$45,966

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to SAU. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $48,595. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($31,812), books and supplies ($1,320), room and boarding ($11,024), and budget for other expenses ($4,938). If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

11:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

80%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

25%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

46%

Male Professors

54%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Psychology, General

100 Graduates

Registered Nursing, Administration,...

93 Graduates

Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

90 Graduates

Marketing

70 Graduates

Management Sciences and Quantitativ...

50 Graduates

Accounting and Related Services

35 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional...

28 Graduates

Biology, General

25 Graduates

Criminal Justice and Corrections

25 Graduates

Industrial Engineering

20 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional...

20 Graduates

Business Administration, Management...

18 Graduates

History

18 Graduates

Communication and Media Studies

17 Graduates

Finance and Financial Management Se...

15 Graduates

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Ps...

13 Graduates

Fine and Studio Arts

13 Graduates

Mechanical Engineering

13 Graduates

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

12 Graduates

Sociology

11 Graduates

Design and Applied Arts

9 Graduates

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

9 Graduates

Computer Systems Analysis

8 Graduates

Business, Management, Marketing, an...

5 Graduates

English Language and Literature, Ge...

5 Graduates

Mathematics

5 Graduates

Philosophy

5 Graduates

Chemistry

4 Graduates

Computer Science

4 Graduates

Computer/Information Technology Adm...

4 Graduates

Political Science and Government

4 Graduates

Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...

4 Graduates

Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

4 Graduates

Theological and Ministerial Studies

4 Graduates

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

3 Graduates

Journalism

3 Graduates

Public Relations, Advertising, and...

3 Graduates

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...

3 Graduates

Economics

2 Graduates

International Business

2 Graduates

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

2 Graduates

Area Studies

1 Graduates

Business/Commerce, General

1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

2,309

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

26%

Full-time

93%

Part-time

7%

Students Gender

Male

45%

US National: 44%

Female

55%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

74% White

4% Unknown

4% Black

8% Hispanic

3% Two or more races

5% Non Resident alien

2% Asian

0% American Indian/Alaska native

0% Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

75%

Out Of State

22%

In State

3%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$63,315 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 93% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

93%

Undergrads in College Housing

64%

Averege Housing Cost

$6,384/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,086/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,086/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Fighting Bees

School Colors

blue, and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NAIA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Mid-States Football Association

Total Male Athletes

451

Total Female Athletes

215

Intramural Sports

6

Sports Club

18

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Bowling

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Bowling

Cheerleading-Dance Team

Cross Country

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Safety

24-Hour Security Patrol

Yes

Campus Emergency Phones

Yes

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Yes

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

Yes

The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $11,024 per year for living on campus. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 45% and 55%, respectively.

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$38,800/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$47,300/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$0$100,000

$24,812

$27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$258 - 280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$18,819

Students Receiving Federal Grants

29%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,415

Students Receiving State Aid

12%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,337

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$16,957

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income

Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$23,275

$30K - $48K

$21,021

$48K - $75K

$19,815

$75K - $110K

$18,835

> $110K

$17,511

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$2,047,553

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$5,967,395

In case the students at Saint Ambrose University face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $4,349, whereas the financial aid is $17,343. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $5,180 and institutional aid worth $17,343. The total need-based scholarships/grants offered at SAU based on students' financial needs add up to $2,047,553 per year. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants in a year come to around $5,967,395.

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