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Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, Iowa · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$51,616

Acceptance Rate

73%

Graduation Rate

63%

Annual Tuition

$35,598

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Saint Ambrose University earn a median of $59,531 ten years after entry — 10% above the national median. Acceptance rate 73.3%, average SAT score 1093, in-state tuition $35,598.

At a Glance

Total Students

2,101

Retention Rate

84%

Faculty Ratio

11

Financial Aid

67%

Median Debt

$25,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,093

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

490–580

SAT Math (middle 50%)

440–590

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

20–25

Institution Overview

Saint Ambrose University is a private, non-profit institution with 2,101 students. The university has a 73.3% acceptance rate, and 83.6% of students return for their second year. Over six in ten students graduate. The median debt for graduates is $25,000, and 66.7% of students receive financial aid.

The in-state tuition at Saint Ambrose University is $35,598. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $51,020. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $51,616, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $59,531.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$51k

1 YEAR

$52k

5 YEARS

$60k

10 YEARS

Top 28% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Saint Ambrose University alumni earn a median of $51,020. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $51,616. Ten years after graduation, median earnings rise to $59,531. The median debt for graduates is $25,000.

Saint Ambrose University has an acceptance rate of 73.3% and a graduation rate of 63.4%. The retention rate is 83.6%. 66.7% of students receive financial aid. The in-state tuition is $35,598.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 75 / yr
Median Salary $66,151

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 67 / yr
Median Salary $79,957

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 64 / yr
Median Salary $26,608

Marketing

Graduates 38 / yr
Median Salary $46,480

Psychology, General

Graduates 36 / yr
Median Salary $32,627

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Graduates 30 / yr
Median Salary $117,805

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Graduates 29 / yr
Median Salary $56,535

Biology, General

Graduates 27 / yr
Median Salary $30,825

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 26 / yr
Median Salary $43,579

Mechanical Engineering

Graduates 25 / yr
Median Salary $73,622

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 24 / yr
Median Salary $56,691

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Graduates 22 / yr
Median Salary $49,039

Social Work

Graduates 20 / yr
Median Salary $47,344

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 19 / yr
Median Salary $41,178

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 17 / yr
Median Salary $56,275

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 7 / yr
Median Salary $62,429

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Graduates 5 / yr
Median Salary $70,332

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Campus Location

Davenport, Iowa

Davenport, IA 52803-2898

Saint Ambrose University is located in Davenport, Iowa. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Saint Ambrose University has an acceptance rate of 73.3%.