Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001889
- Phone: (515) 956-3784
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
76.79%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
12FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$17,622Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Saint Ambrose University
Also known as St. Ambrose University
309 Kitty Hawk Dr., Ames, IA
SAU is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Davenport, IA, in a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately three thousand students enroll at SAU per year.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Education
The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Most students admitted to SAU score in-between 20 - 25 on the ACT exam. An estimated 80 percent of all applicant were admitted at Saint Ambrose University, with 29 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at sau.edu.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $27,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine cost. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $5,000 annually. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Athletic programs are available at SAU through the NAIA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs that are available may include:
- Baseball (NAIA Division II)
- Basketball (NAIA Division II)
- Football (NAIA Division II)
- Golf (NAIA Division II)
- Soccer (NAIA Division II)
Students may visit the school's www.sau.edu to see additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates St. Ambrose University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Saint Ambrose University is around 3,000 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 17% enrolling as graduate students and 76% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $32,000-$38,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- Part time students pay in the range of $970 to $1,200 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $18,819 |
Receiving Student Loans | 74% | $9,071 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Saint Ambrose University may offer services to students including:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Teacher Education (Bachelor's) Program
- Graduate Teacher Education Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Saint Ambrose University is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf)
- Basketball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf)
- Football (Mid-States Football Association)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Other Sports
- Bowling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Saint Ambrose University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Neuroscience (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences
Engineering
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
- Forensic Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B, M)
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Economics (B)
Theology and Religious Vocations
- Theology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Saint Ambrose University.
- Augustana College in Chicago, IL (3 miles away)
- Ashford University in Cedar Rapids, IA (29 miles away)
- Knox College in Malta, IL (42 miles away)
- Monmouth College in Decatur, IL (43 miles away)
- Cornell College in Cedar Rapids, IA (51 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001889
- Phone: (515) 956-3784
- School Homepage