Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Saint Ambrose University reported a 73.3% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Saint Ambrose University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Davenport, IA, with an SAT reference of 1050 and an ACT reference of 23. The historical average net price is $24,691 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

73.3%

3,456 applicants

SAT reference

1050

Combined score

ACT reference

23

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$24,691

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Saint Ambrose University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)—10501170
ACT (composite, 1–36)—23—

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

62.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

75.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$59,531

Student Body

1,916

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Saint Ambrose University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$22,037
$30,001 – $48,000$21,729
$48,001 – $75,000$22,408
$75,001 – $110,000$24,776
$110,000+$27,807

Top Majors at Saint Ambrose University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing125
Health Professions95
Parks, Recreation & Fitness73
Psychology52
Education41
Biological & Biomedical Sciences32
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice24
Computer & Information Sciences18
Public Administration & Social Services17
Visual & Performing Arts14

Financial Aid at Saint Ambrose University

About Saint Ambrose University

Official website: https://www.sau.edu/

Admissions: https://www.sau.edu/admissions-and-aid

Frequently Asked Questions About Saint Ambrose University

What is the acceptance rate at Saint Ambrose University?

Saint Ambrose University reported a 73% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 3,456. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Saint Ambrose University?

The historical 73% acceptance rate suggests Saint Ambrose University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Saint Ambrose University?

The imported historical records for Saint Ambrose University include an SAT reference value of 1050 and an ACT reference value of 23. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Saint Ambrose University?

The stored historical average net price at Saint Ambrose University is $24,691 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $26,559 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Saint Ambrose University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Saint Ambrose University is 62%. its stored first-year retention rate is 76%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $59,531. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Saint Ambrose University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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