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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.
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.
The school does not admit all applicants. Saint Ambrose University attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Saint Ambrose University, in 2005, had 3,623 students (2,920 full-time equivalent).
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 375 | business management, accounting, organizational behavior, marketing, finance, management science, business and related services, business, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 138 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, mental retardation education, English teaching, history teaching, early childhood education, business teaching, special ed, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 85 | psychology, physical therapy, forensic psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 72 | interdisciplinary studies, history, sociology, economics, English, Spanish language, political science, German language, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 47 | occupational therapy, health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 40 | system administration, information technology, network management, computer science, computer security |
| Media | 40 | public relations, radio and television, journalism, mass communication |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 39 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 30 | social work |
| Science | 24 | biology, chemistry, physics, exercise physiology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 21 | registered nursing |
| Design | 9 | graphic design |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | philosophy, theology, pastoral counseling |
| Medical Adminstration | 6 | health care administration |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | theater history and criticism |
| Fine Arts | 5 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Engineering | 3 | industrial engineering |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Ambrose University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 553 | 61 |
| Master's degree | 328 | 12 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 29 | 13 |
| Doctor's degree | 23 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 22 | 4 |
In 2005, Saint Ambrose University had a total enrollment of 3,623 students (2,920 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 71% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 51% |
| Iowa | 45% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,575 | 1,347 | 86% | 488 | 36% |
| Men | 684 | 585 | 86% | 214 | 37% |
| Women | 891 | 762 | 86% | 274 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (563) 333-6300
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $76,764 | 3 | $86,576 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $56,327 | 12 | $49,851 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $63,180 | 17 | $55,738 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 41 | $60,656 | 20 | $56,953 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $52,341 | 8 | $46,696 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $44,624 | 20 | $41,884 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 70 | $54,942 | 51 | $47,805 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Midwest Classic Conference |
| Basketball | Midwest Classic Conference |
| Baseball | Midwest Classic Conference |
| Track | Midwest Classic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 43 | 22 | 65 |
| Football | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Basketball | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| Track | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Baseball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 14 | 20 |
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
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Ambrose University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
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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