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Saint Ambrose University, Iowa

Overview of Saint Ambrose University

Saint Ambrose University is in a small city, in Davenport, Iowa. The school has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation. Saint Ambrose University is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

There are more programs of study at Saint Ambrose University than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at the school. The most common major fields study at Saint Ambrose University include business and management.

Saint Ambrose University Selectivity

The school does not admit all applicants. Saint Ambrose University attracts a fair number of students from out of state.

Faculty

Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

Saint Ambrose University, in 2005, had 3,623 students (2,920 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at Saint Ambrose University belong to the Midwest Classic Conference for major sports.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"St Ambrose University is an independet, diocesan, Catholic institution of higher learning. The University facilitates learning, especially through quality instruction in the liberal arts along with pre-professional, professional, career preparation and a variety of life-long learning programs. St. Ambrose University grants baccalaureate degrees, graduate degrees in professional curriculula, as well as non-degree offerings at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Univesity offers programs and courses at its main campus in Davenport and at other locations in the State of Iowa. The University also offers programs through collaborative agreements with other institutions and through distance learning. St. Ambrose University stresses execllence in teaching and learning in an environment which fosters mutual respect. Research and public service are encouraged. The University offers focused developmental and enrichment programs to meet the individual needs of its diverse students. The mission of St. Ambrose University is to enable all its students to develop intellecutally, spiritually, ethically, socially, artistically, and physically in order to enrich their own lives and the lives of others."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Saint Ambrose University

Saint Ambrose University
518 W Locust St
Davenport, IA 52803-2898
General Phone: (563) 333-6000
Admissions Phone: (563) 333-6300
Financial Aid Phone: (563) 333-6314
http://www.sau.edu

Saint Ambrose University Programs and Degrees (2005)

Saint Ambrose University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management375business management, accounting, organizational behavior, marketing, finance, management science, business and related services, business, ...
Education And Teaching138elementary school teaching, educational administration, mental retardation education, English teaching, history teaching, early childhood education, business teaching, special ed, ...
Therapy And Counseling85psychology, physical therapy, forensic psychology
Liberal Arts72interdisciplinary studies, history, sociology, economics, English, Spanish language, political science, German language, ...
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy47occupational therapy, health and physical education, sports and fitness management
Computer Science And Engineering40system administration, information technology, network management, computer science, computer security
Media40public relations, radio and television, journalism, mass communication
Security And Law Enforcement39criminal justice and safety
Family And Social Work30social work
Science24biology, chemistry, physics, exercise physiology
Nursing And Emergency Medicine21registered nursing
Design9graphic design
Religion And Philosophy8philosophy, theology, pastoral counseling
Medical Adminstration6health care administration
Drama And Performing Arts6theater history and criticism
Fine Arts5fine arts
Mathematics3mathematics
Music3music
Engineering3industrial engineering
Art Studies1art studies
Conservation And Resource Management0environmental studies

Number of programs and degrees for Saint Ambrose University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree55361
Master's degree32812
Postbaccalaureate certificate2913
Doctor's degree232
Post-master's certificate224

Student Body

In 2005, Saint Ambrose University had a total enrollment of 3,623 students (2,920 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men44%
Women56%
Full-Time99%
Part-Time1%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate71%
Graduate29%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White89%
Black4%
Hispanic3%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1923%
20-2121%
22-2416%
25-2911%
30-348%
35-396%
40-4910%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Illinois51%
Iowa45%
Foreign countries1%
Minnesota1%
Missouri1%

Saint Ambrose University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time84 %

Saint Ambrose University Room and Board (2005)

Saint Ambrose University offers campus housing for 1,422 of its 2,920 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Davenport, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Saint Ambrose University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,5751,34786%48836%
Men68458586%21437%
Women89176286%27436%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
ACT Verbal1824
ACT Math1825
ACT Composite1924

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT98%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Admissions Phone Number: (563) 333-6300

Saint Ambrose University Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 18,530
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 18,530
Room and board$ 6,965
Room charge$ 3,550
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,415
Books and supplies$ 800
Other expenses$ 1,710

Financial Aid:
Saint Ambrose University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 188900)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (563) 333-6314

Saint Ambrose University Faculty

Saint Ambrose University has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year7$76,7643$86,576
Associate professorcalendar year2*0*
Assistant professorcalendar year5$56,32712$49,851
Instructorcalendar year2*1*
No academic rankcalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year16$63,18017$55,738

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year41$60,65620$56,953
Associate professoracademic year10$52,3418$46,696
Assistant professoracademic year17$44,62420$41,884
Instructoracademic year2*1*
No academic rankacademic year0*2*
All faculty totalacademic year70$54,94251$47,805

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Saint Ambrose University Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
FootballMidwest Classic Conference
BasketballMidwest Classic Conference
BaseballMidwest Classic Conference
TrackMidwest Classic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total432265
Football20020
Basketball7512
Track437
Baseball606
All Other Sports61420

Saint Ambrose University Degree Programs (2005)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies

DESIGN
Graphic Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Psychology Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education

ENGINEERING
Industrial Engineering

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work

FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General

LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MUSIC
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Exercise Physiology
Physics, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Forensic Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General

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Saint Ambrose University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Saint Ambrose University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Saint Ambrose University Number of degree programs
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Saint Ambrose University % of students from other states
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Saint Ambrose University % of degrees in business and management
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Saint Ambrose University Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Saint Ambrose University % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
% students 40 years or older
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Saint Ambrose University % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Saint Ambrose University % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Saint Ambrose University Number of students
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Saint Ambrose University Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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