School Information

30.2
Total Enrollment 3,729
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 11 : 1

Saint Ambrose University

http://www.sau.edu
518 W Locust St, Davenport, Iowa 52803-2898
(563) 333-6000

St. Ambrose University — independent, diocesan, and Catholic — enables its students to develop intellectually, spiritually, ethically, socially, artistically and physically to enrich their own lives and the lives of others.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At Saint Ambrose University, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 86.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $10,477), and 62% receive loans ($4,053 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,255.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Saint Ambrose University is $21,089 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,075 people applied to Saint Ambrose University. Of the applicants, 95.0% were admitted (94.0% male & 96.0% female ) and 29.0% accepted (31.0% male and 28.0% female)

Of the 2,887 undergraduate students at Saint Ambrose University, 16.0% are part-time. A majority (80.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 66.0% of the 842 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     30.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     74.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     50.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     47.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     61.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     65.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 800/383-2627
Admissions Office Email StremlowBeckyJ@sau.edu
Admissions Office Address 518 W Locust St, Davenport, Iowa 52803-2898
Admissions Website http://www.sau.edu/Academic_Programs/Master_of_Business_Administration/Admissions_and_Application/Apply_Online.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.sau.edu/apply.htm
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Saint Ambrose University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
Saint Ambrose University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 51
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 20
Exercise Physiology 31
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 8 182 195 3
Accounting 29 18
Accounting and Related Services, Other 0
Business Administration and Management, General 17 144 3
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 5 33
Business Statistics
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 12
Business/Commerce, General 9
Finance, General 0 22
International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
Management Science, General 53
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 39
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 2
Office Management and Supervision 1
Organizational Behavior Studies 0 0
Communication, journalism, and related programs 27
Journalism 3
Mass Communication/Media Studies 1
Public Relations/Image Management 17
Radio and Television 6
Computer and information sciences and support services 18 5
Computer and Information Systems Security 0
Computer Science 6
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 7
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 0
Information Technology 5
System Administration/Administrator 5
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager 0
Education 24 72 23
Art Teacher Education 2 2
Biology Teacher Education 0 1
Business Teacher Education 1 2
Chemistry Teacher Education 0 1
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 10
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities 0
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 0
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation 0
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 0
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 15
Elementary Education and Teaching 1 32
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0 6
French Language Teacher Education 0
German Language Teacher Education 0
Health Teacher Education 2 0
History Teacher Education 0 5
Mathematics Teacher Education 0 5
Music Teacher Education 0 1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1 4
Psychology Teacher Education 0 0
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Social Science Teacher Education 0 2
Spanish Language Teacher Education 0 1
Special Education and Teaching, General 16 5
Special Education and Teaching, Other 0
Speech Teacher Education 0 0
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 3
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 0
Engineering 6
Industrial Engineering 6
English language and literature/letters 7
English Language and Literature, General 7
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 0 1
French Language and Literature 0
German Language and Literature 0 0
Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health professions and related clinical sciences 65 36 61
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 1
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 65 10
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 25
Physical Therapy/Therapist 61
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 0
History 9
History, General 9
Mathematics and statistics 2
Mathematics, General 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 18
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 16
Neuroscience 2
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 35
Health and Physical Education, General 3
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 13
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 19
Philosophy and religious studies 9
Philosophy 9
Physical sciences 2
Chemistry, General 2
Physics, General 0
Psychology 57
Forensic Psychology 5
Psychology, General 52
Public administration and social service professions 0 36
Public Administration 0
Social Work 36
Security and protective services 26 14
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 3
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 21 14
Criminalistics and Criminal Science 2
Social sciences 29
Economics, General 8
Political Science and Government, General 6
Sociology 15
Theology and religious vocations 6 2
Pastoral Studies/Counseling 2
Theology/Theological Studies 6
Visual and performing arts 25
Art/Art Studies, General 0
Design and Visual Communications, General 8
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
Fine/Studio Arts, General 4
Graphic Design 0
Intermedia/Multimedia 3
Music, General 4
 
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