St. Ambrose University, founded in 1882 and affiliated with the Diocese of Davenport, is independent, coeducational, and Catholic. It is recognized as
a leading Midwestern university, consistently rated among the top universities in the region by major national ranking publications. Robust academic
and co-curricular programs are offered in the liberal arts and sciences, education, business, the health sciences, and increasingly in STEM fields.
St. Ambrose has a strong reputation for personal attention. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12 to 1, and no classes are taught by graduate assistants.
In addition to strong academics, students enjoy a dynamic campus that features some of the nicest residence halls in the Midwest, a wide range of varsity
and intramural sports, and more than 80 student clubs and organizations.
Distinctive Facts & Features
More than 60 undergraduate majors, 16 masters, and three doctoral programs
New state-of-the-art 80,000 sq. ft. Wellness and Recreation Center with additional playing and practice fields
Recently launched the Institute for Person Centered Care -- the first in the Midwest
Some of he finest residence halls of any university in the region
Study Abroad programs are offered in more than 40 countries
Annual economic impact of $200 million to the Quad Cities
SAU students volunteer more than 150,000 service hours to local projects and organizations
Student Profile
Coeducational since 1968
Undergraduates: 1,327 female; 1,043 male
Graduate Students: 518 female; 230 male
16.79% of Undergraduate Students identify themselves as belonging to a Minority Group
12.17% of Graduate Students identify themselves as belonging to a Minority Group
Most Popular Majors
Nursing
Exercise Science
Engineering
Cost
Undergraduate tuition: $31,812
Financial Aid Data
First-year students who received financial aid: 98%
Average award per First-year student for all sources of financial aid: $19,056
$30M in federal, state, institutional aid and scholarships
Class Size
Student/Faculty Ratio: 12 to 1
Average class size: 20
Faculty
Full-time Faculty: 93%
Full-time Faculty with PhD/terminal Degree: 90%
83% of students positively rated our Faculty
Athletics and Intramural Activities
29 Varsity Intercollegiate Sports
Athletic Division: NAIA
2016-17 Athletic Honor Roll: 2 National Championships, 9 National appearances, 1 Conference championship, 40 NAIA All-Americans, 64 Scholar-Athletes
Co-curricular Activities
Student Clubs and Organizations: 80
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