Founded in 1882 by the Diocese of Davenport, St. Ambrose University’s commitment to academic excellence, the liberal arts, social justice and service is rooted in its Catholic intellectual tradition. The leading, private university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate programs. 140 years since its inception, a St. Ambrose education remains centered on intentional, holistic and experiential learning, with a vision to be a vibrant, sustainable, and learner-focused model for Catholic higher education, preparing individuals from all walks of life to lead lives characterized by our core values of courage, wisdom, justice, and service.
Distinctive Facts & Features
More than 50 academic programs
$120 invested in technology and infrastructure in the last decade
#1 median income of Iowa’s faith-based universities ten years post-graduation
17th largest endowment per student out of 181 Catholic colleges
Located in a bi-state metropolitan area of over 400,000 residents
One of 11 Catholic diocesan universities in the country
Student Profile
Coeducational since 1968
Undergraduates: 1,034 female; 905 male
Graduate Students: 392 female; 167 male
Diversity rate of incoming first-year students: 33%
Diversity rate of incoming transfer students: 37%
Most Popular Majors
Nursing
Exercise Science
Psychology
Cost
Undergraduate tuition: $31,812
Financial Aid Data
First-year students who received financial aid: 100%
Average award per First-year student for all sources of financial aid: $25,887
$47.8M total financial aid awarded
Class Size
Student/Faculty Ratio: 11 to 1
Faculty
175 full-time faculty
141 faculty members have a PhD/terminal degree
60% of full-time faculty are tenured
83% of students positively rated our faculty
Athletics and Intramural Activities
31 Varsity Intercollegiate Sports
Athletic Division: NAIA
2024-25 Athletic Honor Roll: 1 National Championship, 14 National appearances, 1 Conference championship, 37 NAIA All-Americans, 191 Scholar-Athletes
Leading the country in highest number of NAIA Scholar Teams for the seventh straight year
14 athletic programs qualified for and competed at nationals at the individual or team level
Co-curricular Activities
Student Clubs and Organizations: 70+
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