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Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 77% Acceptance
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77%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$24,691
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.9K
Students
Small campus body
$51,616
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Saint Ambrose University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Davenport, IA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 77%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.9K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
77% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading490 - 580
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math440 - 590
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 25
1typical 50% range36
77%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing23% of degrees
Health Sciences17% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,821
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,021
Earnings 5yr: $105,954
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,239
Earnings 5yr: $85,373
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,719
Earnings 5yr: $77,333
Debt: $26,559
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,008
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,850
Earnings 5yr: $69,091
Debt: $35,135
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,832
Earnings 5yr: $78,348
Debt: $27,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,814
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,438
Earnings 5yr: $63,210
Debt: $26,935
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,127
Earnings 5yr: $76,173
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,886
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,548
Earnings 5yr: $55,506
Debt: $26,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,022
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,714
Earnings 5yr: $64,849
Debt: $26,467
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,738
Earnings 5yr: $65,117
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,988
Earnings 5yr: $65,739
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,803
Earnings 5yr: $55,188
Debt: $25,190
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,215
Earnings 5yr: $58,424
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,634
Earnings 5yr: $46,094
Debt: $28,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $67,850
Debt: $27,000

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$24,691
In-State Tuition$36,658
Out-of-State Tuition$36,658
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

32%
Pell Grants
64%
Take Loans
68%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$51,616
+15% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$59,531

Completion Signals

61%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
76%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

47%
Men
53%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
28%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$80,264
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