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St. Ambrose University
Davenport,
IA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate74%
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About St Ambrose University
St. Ambrose University is a private, religious university in the city of Davenport, Iowa. St Ambrose University was founded in 1882. The college currently enrolls around 2,749 students per year, including 2,120 undergraduates.
2022 Acceptance Rate for St. Ambrose University
It is moderately difficult to get into St Ambrose University. The acceptance rate at St Ambrose University is 74%. In 2022, 2,562 out of 3,483 total applicants were accepted.
| St. Ambrose University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 74% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 26% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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St. Ambrose University is located in the city of Davenport, Iowa, near 168 miles from Des Moines and 175 miles from Chicago.
If you want to see St Ambrose University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 80 to Davenport, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Quad Cities International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what St. Ambrose University and Davenport are like without leaving home.
College Info
St Ambrose University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to St Ambrose University is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to St Ambrose University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
St Ambrose University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
960 - 1180
Math SAT Range
460 - 600
Reading SAT Range
480 - 600
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1180 and Above
Good
960 to 1180
Avg
960 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for St Ambrose University students is 1070. Applicants with SAT scores of 1180 and above have a good chance of being admitted to St Ambrose University, while applicants with SAT scores between 960 to 1180 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 960 have a low chance of being offered a spot at St Ambrose University.
St Ambrose University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$47,946
In State$47,946
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$35,318
$35,318
Fees
$280
$280
Housing
$12,348
$12,348
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at St Ambrose University is like? There are approximately 2,749 students enrolled at St Ambrose University, including 2,120 undergraduate students and 629 graduate students. 96% percent of students attend school full-time, 42% percent are from IA and 58% percent of students are from other states.
96%
Full Time4%
Part Time42%
In State58%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,749
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
74%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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