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Saint Ambrose University, also referred to as SAU, is located in Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was established in the year 1882 by the Most Reverend John McMullen, DD, the first Bishop of Davenport. Originally, the university was a seminary and a school of commerce for young men. It offers degrees through the following colleges:
The men's sports teams of SAU are known as the Fighting Bees, and the women's teams are called the Queen Bees. The women take part in sports such as basketball, golf, softball, tennis, cross country, and volleyball, whereas the men participte in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, golf, and cross country. SAU also has a large number of clubs and organizations on campus including the Finance Club, Phi Alpha Delta, and Student Government Association.
Saint Ambrose University is in a small city, in Davenport, IA. 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.
Some professors at Saint Ambrose University are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 3,870 students (3,291 full-time equivalent).
Most students at Saint Ambrose University attend full-time. Dorm living is common. Saint Ambrose University makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Midwest Classic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"St. Ambrose Universityùindependent, diocesan, and Catholicùenables its students to develop intellectually, spiritually, ethically, socially, artistically and physically 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
http://www.sau.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 368 | business management, management science, accounting, marketing, business administration, business, finance, business and related services, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 118 | psychology, physical therapy, forensic psychology |
| Education and Teaching | 118 | elementary school teaching, special ed, teacher ed, early childhood education, history teaching, math teaching, English teaching, physical education teaching, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 78 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 61 | interdisciplinary studies, English, sociology, history, political science, Spanish language, economics, German language, ... |
| Media | 47 | public relations, journalism, radio and television, mass communication |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 45 | occupational therapy, sports and fitness management, health and fitness, health and physical education, recreational therapy |
| Science | 42 | biology, exercise physiology, physics, chemistry |
| Family and Social Work | 36 | social work, public administration |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 35 | criminal justice and safety, criminal science, corrections and criminal justice |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 12 | systems analyst, information technology, computer science, computer security, system administration, network management, computer networking |
| Design | 9 | design and visual communication, graphic design |
| Engineering | 6 | industrial engineering |
| Medical Administration | 4 | health care administration |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | theology, philosophy, pastoral counseling |
| Medicine | 3 | neuroscience |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Ambrose University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 589 | 73 |
| Master's degree | 337 | 16 |
| Doctor's degree | 50 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 9 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 20 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Saint Ambrose University had a total enrollment of 3,870 students (3,291 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 62% |
| Iowa | 35% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Saint Ambrose University offers campus housing for 1,506 of its 3,291 (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. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,150 | 1,760 | 82% | 574 | 33% |
| Men | 975 | 751 | 77% | 264 | 35% |
| Women | 1,175 | 1,009 | 86% | 310 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
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 | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,610 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,610 |
| Room and board | $ 7,825 |
| Room charge | $ 3,988 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,837 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,145 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Ambrose University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 188900)
Saint Ambrose University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 72 | 50 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 19 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $86,056 | 4 | $90,033 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $69,233 | 4 | $70,103 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $72,859 | 11 | $59,627 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $76,518 | 20 | $67,608 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 40 | $75,604 | 25 | $70,713 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $57,839 | 9 | $58,407 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 31 | $53,020 | 21 | $51,381 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $41,160 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 83 | $64,206 | 59 | $59,951 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Midwest Classic Conference |
| Basketball | Midwest Classic Conference |
| Baseball | Midwest Classic Conference |
| Track | Midwest Classic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 57 | 34 | 91 |
| Football | 25 | 1 | 26 |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| Baseball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Track | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 29 | 47 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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 Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology 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
Health 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
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Industrial Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
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 ADMINISTRATION
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
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
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
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminalistics and Criminal Science
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 degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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