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Saint Ambrose University

#494 in US ranking Davenport, IA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$53,069
Tuition & fees
$38,113
Avg. aid
$24,080
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
77%
SAT range
930–1170
ACT range
20–25

Outcomes

Graduation rate
61%
Median salary
$51,850
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Saint Ambrose University?

Saint Ambrose's reported recurring campus events include a Welcome Week Block Party, Midnight Breakfast, and a Dance Marathon event. They serve different purposes: welcoming students, offering a shared gathering during the academic term, and organizing student-led fundraising and service.

Welcome Week is particularly relevant to new students looking for an introduction to campus activities. Midnight Breakfast provides a social break often associated with a busy study period. Dance Marathon gives participants a way to organize around a charitable cause. Event formats and dates can change, so the current student-activities calendar is the best guide to what will take place in a given year.

What are the student housing and dining options at Saint Ambrose University?

Saint Ambrose offers university-operated, coeducational housing for undergraduates. Students considering campus housing should compare residence-hall and any other available housing options by eligibility, room type, contract length, and proximity to classes rather than assume that every space has the same terms.

Campus housing has high-speed internet access. Dining arrangements and meal-plan requirements may vary by residence and student status, so applicants should review the current housing contract and dining options together. An offer of admission does not, by itself, establish a guaranteed room assignment. Commuters and students considering off-campus housing should account for transportation and meal costs when comparing their choices with a residential plan.

Saint Ambrose University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

82

Saint Ambrose University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
11:1
Undergraduates living on campus
62%
Campus size
113 acres

Saint Ambrose University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 6

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Saint Ambrose University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

SAU Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Saint Ambrose University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Saint Ambrose University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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