About
St. Ambrose University (SAU) is a private Catholic university in Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was founded as a school of commerce for young men in 1882.
🇺🇸 USA · Iowa
St. Ambrose University
- Private
- Urban
- 4-year degree
- Reported admit rate
- 77.3%Year unverified
- Tuition per year
- ₹34,43,359Out-of-state
- Students
- 1,916Undergraduates
- Students per teacher
- 11Student to faculty
Admissions planning estimate
77.3% baseline · Low data confidence
Sensitivity range: 42.3%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.
Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 73.32%; different cohorts are not mixed.
Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.
All / All Rounds: 73.3% (2,534/3,456; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source
Reported admit rate
77.3%admitted
77 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.
From application to first day
16.7% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).
Scores of enrolled test-submitters
The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.
SAT composite930-1170
4001600
ACT composite20-25
136
What a year costs
₹48,23,971
published cost of attendance, per year
- Tuition₹34,43,359
- Housing₹12,56,622
- Books & supplies₹1,23,990
Tuition by who is paying
Average aid awarded: ₹27,24,497 a year.
Outcomes and support
75.8%
Retention
61%
Graduation
73%
Get financial aid
60%
From out of state
One teacher for every 11 students
A typical ratio for a strong university.
Who studies here
As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.
5 programmes
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctoral degree - professional practice
- Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
- Post-master's certificate
No programme matches that.
Programmes
| Programme | Level |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | bachelor |
| Area Studies | bachelor |
| Biology, General | bachelor |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | bachelor |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | bachelor |
| Business/Commerce, General | bachelor |
| Chemistry | bachelor |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | bachelor |
| Communication and Media Studies | bachelor |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | bachelor |
| Computer Science | bachelor |
| Computer Systems Analysis | bachelor |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | bachelor |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | bachelor |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | bachelor |
| Data Science | bachelor |
| Design and Applied Arts | bachelor |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | bachelor |
| Economics | bachelor |
| English Language and Literature, General | bachelor |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | bachelor |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | bachelor |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | bachelor |
| Fine and Studio Arts | bachelor |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | bachelor |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | bachelor |
| History | bachelor |
| Human Resources Management and Services | bachelor |
| Industrial Engineering | bachelor |
| International Business | bachelor |
| Journalism | bachelor |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | bachelor |
| Marketing | bachelor |
| Mathematics | bachelor |
| Mechanical Engineering | bachelor |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | bachelor |
| Music | bachelor |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | bachelor |
| Philosophy | bachelor |
| Physics | bachelor |
| Political Science and Government | bachelor |
| Psychology, General | bachelor |
| Public Administration | bachelor |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | bachelor |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | bachelor |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | bachelor |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | bachelor |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | bachelor |
| Security Science and Technology | bachelor |
| Social Work | bachelor |
| Sociology | bachelor |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | bachelor |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | bachelor |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | bachelor |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | bachelor |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | bachelor |
Every detail
Admissions & Requirements
Acceptance Rate77.33%
Total Applicants2964
Admitted Applicants2292
Enrolled Applicants383
Fee Waiver AvailableNo
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
Deadlines
Test Scores
SAT Composite 25th %930
SAT Composite 75th %1170
ACT Composite 25th %20
ACT Composite 75th %25
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition₹34,43,359
Out-of-State Tuition₹34,43,359
Average Housing Cost₹12,56,622
Books & Supplies₹1,23,990
Average Net Price₹23,19,275
Students Receiving Aid73%
Average Aid Awarded₹27,24,497
Out-of-State Students60%
Student Body Diversity
African American8.35%
Asian1.77%
Hispanic10.91%
White65.87%
Multiracial5.01%
Native American0.16%
Pacific Islander0.42%
International3.24%
Unknown Race4.28%
Academics & Rankings
School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate61.03%
Retention Rate75.77%
Student/Faculty Ratio11:1
Total Undergraduates1916
Contact
Street Address518 W Locust St
ZIP Code52803
Phone(563) 333-6300
Websitehttps://www.sau.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/