St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA · Private
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St. Ambrose University admitted 73.3% of applicants university-wide (2,523 of 3,441).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 73.3% | 2,523 | 3,441 |
| In-state | 72.1% | 449 | 623 |
| Out-of-state | 78.0% | 2,005 | 2,572 |
| International applicants | 28.0% | 69 | 246 |
| Men | 71.1% | 1,164 | 1,637 |
| Women | 75.8% | 1,331 | 1,757 |
Of 2,523 admitted students, 422 enrolled (16.7% yield).
St. Ambrose University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 930–1100
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 19–27
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
St. Ambrose University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $54,956/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $36,378 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,578 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $54,956/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $22,037 |
| $30k–48k | $21,729 |
| $48k–75k | $22,408 |
| $75k–110k | $24,776 |
| Over $110k | $27,807 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Trustees' Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Automatic)
- St. Ambrose University Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Automatic)
- Founders Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Automatic)
- Ambrose Scholarship — Full tuition, room, board, and fees (Full Tuition)
- St. Ambrose University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Trustees' Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Trustee)
- International Student Scholarship — $5,000–$15,000 per year (International Aid)
- Dean's Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Automatic)
- St. Ambrose University Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Automatic)
- Founders Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Automatic)
- International Grant — Up to $5,000 per year (Need Based)
- Ambrose Scholarship — Full tuition, room, board, and fees (Full Tuition)
St. Ambrose University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official high school transcript
- Standardized test scores (ACT/SAT) (optional)
International applicants
- Official high school transcript
- Standardized test scores (ACT/SAT) (optional)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
St. Ambrose University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
St. Ambrose University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $59,531
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 83%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $25,000
- At graduation
St. Ambrose University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #352
- Niche: #599
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (22%), Psychology (10%), Biological & life sciences (5%).
Student–faculty ratio: 11:1 · 61% of class sections have under 20 students.
St. Ambrose University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.