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St. Ambrose University
  • 4 Year
  • DAVENPORT, IA
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St. Ambrose University

#10 in Best Colleges in Iowa
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B minus
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A minus
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      A minus
    7. Professors
      B minus
    8. Location
      B minus
    9. Dorms
      A
    10. Campus Food
      B minus
    11. Student Life
      A minus
    12. Safety
      C+
    St. Ambrose is an above-average private, Catholic university located in Davenport, Iowa in the Quad Cities Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,180 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the St. Ambrose acceptance rate is 74%. Popular majors include Nursing, Psychology, and Marketing. Graduating 64% of students, St. Ambrose alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $38,800.
    sau.edu
    518 W LOCUST ST
    DAVENPORT, IA 52803
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    St. Ambrose Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    74%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    980-1170
    ACT Range
    20-25
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
    sau.edu/apply

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $26,497 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $20,791 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Nursing
      90 Graduates
    • Psychology
      78 Graduates
    • Marketing
      43 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      40 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      25 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      23 Graduates
    • Management Sciences and Information Systems
      21 Graduates
    • Accounting
      20 Graduates
    • Business
      20 Graduates
    • Industrial Engineering
      20 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    3
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    3
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      2%
    • On Campus
      96%
    • Online
      2%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,180 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    125
    Undergrads Over 25
    10%
    Pell Grant
    23%
    Varsity Athletes
    38%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    95%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $47,300 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    64%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
    National
    83%
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