St. Ambrose University

St. Ambrose University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

St. Ambrose University has the Dance Marathon. In fact, more students participate in the Dance Marathon than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at St. Ambrose University include Professional Sales Team, Student Government Association, Engineering Club and Model United Nation Society.

St. Ambrose University students' favorite campus traditions are Midnight Breakfast, Dance Marathon Big Event and Last Blast.

St. Ambrose University Housing

This table offers information on housing at St. Ambrose University.

St. Ambrose University offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of St. Ambrose University students live on campus. In 2023, 59% of undergrads at St. Ambrose University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 41% of students lived off-campus or commuted to St. Ambrose University. There are 1,624 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,120 undergraduates. On the weekends, about 68% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

St. Ambrose University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

St. Ambrose University Athletics

At St. Ambrose University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at St. Ambrose University:

Safety at St. Ambrose University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

St. Ambrose University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The St Ambrose University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

St Ambrose University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to St. Ambrose University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit St. Ambrose University, take Interstate 80 to Davenport, IA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Quad Cities International airport.

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