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Saint Ambrose University

St. Ambrose University St Ambrose University

Davenport, Iowa 52803-2898

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Known for business

Saint Ambrose University is a private institution in Davenport with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A mid-sized campus of 2.1K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,531 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,750.

Established
1882
Motto
Faith Learning Justice
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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73%Acceptance
SAT Avg
2,101Students
11:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$59,531Earnings 10yr
$22,750Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Saint Ambrose University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate73.3%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

73.3%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,598
Room & Board$12,348
Books & Supplies$1,320
Total Cost of Attendance$50,018
Average Net Price$22,750
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,300
$30–48K$17,945
$48–75K$20,111
$75–110K$24,236
$110K+$25,806

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,750

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (80)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,101
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
28%

Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Black 7%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate62.8%
Freshman Retention83.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,616
8 Years$57,759
10 Years$59,531

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,000
Men
$57,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#27

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Varsity Sports — Fighting Bees

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

96Average

Estimated from IA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M
154 mi(267 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
171 mi(296 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
202 mi(350 min)

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