Kinesiology and exercise science
Ranked #63 of 459 for valueSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness · 74 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $67,548
- Ranked-college median: $53,707
- Median debt
- $20,500
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Saint Ambrose University acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 77.3% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 2,900 of 4,005 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 490–580, SAT Math 440–590, ACT 20–25. Admissions details
What we know
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025- Students
- 1,916
Near the national median
National median 1,603
Saint Ambrose UniversityMiddle half of collegesNational median
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic(U.S. College Scorecard · 2025)
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Saint Ambrose University admitted 77.3% of 4,005 applicants.
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Applicants4,005
77.3% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted2,900
17% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)492
Middle 50% test scores
- SAT Reading & Writing
- 490–580
- 200800
- SAT Math
- 440–590
- 200800
- ACT Composite
- 20–25
- 136
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- 930–1170
- ACT, middle 50%
- 20–25
Cost & financial aid
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Average net price
$23,689
What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.
Published price vs. what students paid
- Tuition & fees
- $38,113
- Average net price
- $23,689
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 36.6%
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69.6%
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
75.8%
First-year retention
Students who return for a second year
Median earnings
$66,659
Former students who received federal aid
Programs at Saint Ambrose University
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025
Bachelor's majors where Saint Ambrose University is ranked in CollegesRef's value rankings. Earnings are medians 4 years after graduating, for graduates who received federal aid; the tick on each bar marks the median of all ranked colleges in that field.
Criminal justice
Ranked #146 of 379 for valueCriminal Justice and Corrections · 29 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $61,988
- Ranked-college median: $55,481
- Median debt
- $27,000
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Psychology
Ranked #172 of 814 for valuePsychology, General · 35 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $56,803
- Ranked-college median: $51,007
- Median debt
- $19,500
- Ranked-college median: $21,000
Accounting
Ranked #202 of 408 for valueAccounting and Related Services · 21 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $83,719
- Ranked-college median: $76,108
- Median debt
- $25,375
- Ranked-college median: $20,500
Marketing
Ranked #259 of 354 for valueMarketing · 48 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $66,714
- Ranked-college median: $67,486
- Median debt
- $27,000
- Ranked-college median: $19,523
Education
Ranked #387 of 521 for valueTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods · 34 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $47,634
- Ranked-college median: $48,822
- Median debt
- $27,000
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Nursing
Ranked #593 of 686 for valueRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 95 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $75,832
- Ranked-college median: $85,171
- Median debt
- $20,250
- Ranked-college median: $20,938
Academics
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Total students
1,916
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Semester
Carnegie classification
Doctoral/professional university
A Doctoral and Professional Degree University (which undergraduates attend).
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Location & details
Where the campus is, how far it sits from a major city, and other colleges within reach.
Saint Ambrose UniversityDavenport, IA, United States
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Campus
Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA, United States
- Private nonprofit
- Doctoral/professional university
Midsize city
Inside an urbanized area and a principal city.
- City (this campus)
- Suburb
- Town
- Rural
Nearest major cityChicago, IL · about 154 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- sau.edu
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Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $23,689 a year after aid
Mission & community
Catholic
Affiliated with the Catholic Church.
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What is the Saint Ambrose University acceptance rate for 2026?
Saint Ambrose University admitted 77.3% of 4,005 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is Saint Ambrose University tuition?
Tuition at Saint Ambrose University is $38,113 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $23,689 a year.
What is the average net price at Saint Ambrose University?
The average net price at Saint Ambrose University, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $23,689 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
What is the graduation rate at Saint Ambrose University?
69.6% of first-time, full-time students at Saint Ambrose University graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What colleges are similar to Saint Ambrose University?
The closest matches are Mount Mercy University, Clarke University, and Loras College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Admissions
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Cost
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Outcomes
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Enrollment
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
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