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About Saint Ambrose University

catholic heritagedoctoral programs offeredsmall class sizeshealth sciences focusmidwest private university

Saint Ambrose University is a private university in Davenport, IA, known for its catholic heritage, small class sizes, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 74%, Saint Ambrose is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 459 students each year. Saint Ambrose is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 930–1100, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Saint Ambrose offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $24,748 per year; the sticker price of $49,836 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Saint Ambrose University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

74%
Overall Accept Rate
3.25
Typical Admitted GPA
1015
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 930 – 1100 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Saint Ambrose University

Application Strategy
Saint Ambrose is deeply embedded in the Quad Cities region, so if you have any interest in community service, healthcare, or business tied to that area, name it specifically in your application to show the admissions team you understand what makes the school a strong fit for your goals.
Essay Strategy
Saint Ambrose places moderate weight on essays, so a polished, genuine response matters more than an elaborate or overly crafted one. Focus on telling a clear story about who you are and why the Catholic, service oriented mission of Saint Ambrose fits where you are headed.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Saint Ambrose University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$50k/yr$22.0k
30k-48k~$50k/yr$21.7k
48k-75k~$50k/yr$22.4k
75k-110k~$50k/yr$24.8k
110k+~$50k/yr$27.8k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

63%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$52k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,977
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

66%White
11%Hispanic
8%Black / African American
5%Two or More Races
4%Unknown / Unreported
3%International
2%Asian
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%American Indian / AK Native
Gender47% Men · 53% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status97% Citizens and Immigrants · 3% International
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