Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,220
Graduate Enrollment: 685
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 72.41%
Male/Female: 40% / 60% (2017)
First generation college students: 28.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 5.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.9% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 61.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 39.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 26.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 18.2% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 72.6%
Black: 5.4%
Hispanic: 9.7%
Asian: 2.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.7%
Non-resident alien: 2.3%
Unknown race: 3.3%
Black: 5.4%
Hispanic: 9.7%
Asian: 2.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.7%
Non-resident alien: 2.3%
Unknown race: 3.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $47,560
In-State tuition: $33,570Out-of-State tuition: $33,570
Estimated books and supplies: $1,320 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,638 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,308 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,414 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,308 (2022)
Average Family Income: $89,274 (2017)
Median Family Income: $69,544 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 25.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 69.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $21,762 |
| $30k-48k | $22,279 |
| $48k-75k | $20,766 |
| $75k-110k | $25,894 |
| $110k+ | $27,097 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 55%6-year graduation rate: 64%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $18,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $20,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 72.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 76.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 86.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 50.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 58.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $47,531 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $54,978 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 12 | $33,982 ($2,832) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Systems Analysis. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 18 | $58,413 ($4,868) | $77,210 ($6,434) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 32 | $28,000 | $289 | $36,766 ($3,064) | $43,459 ($3,622) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 10 | $43,531 ($3,628) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 13 | $26,996 | $283 | $75,931 ($6,328) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Industrial Engineering. | 22 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 29 | $27,000 | $286 | $61,468 ($5,122) | |
| Master's Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 6 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 56 | $26,000 | $270 | $21,854 ($1,821) | $47,163 ($3,930) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 62 | $25,190 | $239 | $22,895 ($1,908) | $46,127 ($3,844) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 11 | $62,278 ($5,190) | |||
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 20 | $251 | $38,093 ($3,174) | ||
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 26 | $495 | $42,867 ($3,572) | $51,965 ($4,330) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 31 | $708 | $53,616 ($4,468) | $63,052 ($5,254) | |
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 30 | $1,297 | $110,765 ($9,230) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 34 | $466 | $67,719 ($5,643) | $69,402 ($5,784) | |
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 35 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 73 | $27,000 | $286 | $59,759 ($4,980) | $65,050 ($5,421) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 20 | $35,135 | $293 | $57,328 ($4,777) | |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 75 | $336 | $79,371 ($6,614) | $95,456 ($7,955) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 29 | $26,559 | $245 | $51,867 ($4,322) | $64,677 ($5,390) |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 12 | $65,798 ($5,483) | $70,171 ($5,848) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 13 | $61,730 ($5,144) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 35 | $26,935 | $282 | $44,159 ($3,680) | $55,828 ($4,652) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 46 | $26,467 | $266 | $40,313 ($3,359) | $57,855 ($4,821) |
| Bachelor's Degree | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 6 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $68,796Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $169,737,263 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $211,916,395 (2022)