Saint Ambrose University: Review & Facts

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Saint Ambrose University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,750 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1882 and is one of the 7 colleges and schools located in Davenport, Iowa.

Saint Ambrose University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Saint Ambrose University.

Majors
Offered
107
Saint Ambrose University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 107 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Occupational Therapy, Medical, Social Work, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Saint Ambrose University is fair at 79% (close to Iowa average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
79%
Fair
The graduation rate at Saint Ambrose University is average - 64%. Roughly 25% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Saint Ambrose University is pretty good, 12:1. Learn more regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high, $34,300 per academic year. The additional fees at Saint Ambrose University (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $300; which makes it a total of $34,600 annually.

Read the details about Saint Ambrose University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
74%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 3,589 applications were submitted and 2,653 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Saint Ambrose University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,400
High
Saint Ambrose University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Saint Ambrose University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Saint Ambrose University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,700 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high, nearly $7,400 annually.

Based on the college crime numbers, Saint Ambrose University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Saint Ambrose University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Saint Ambrose University
518 W Locust St
Davenport, Iowa
52803-2898, USA
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