Saint Ambrose University, IA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
Main Campus
Saint Ambrose University Rankings
Affordability43
Selectivity34
Retention49
Graduation38
Earnings47
Diversity35
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Saint Ambrose University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing21%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education9%
Engineering4%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs13%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting5%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies16%
Psychology11%
Social Sciences2%
Theology and Religious Vocations<1%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Saint Ambrose University
63%
Admission Rate
550
Median SAT Math
555
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)510–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)510–600
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Saint Ambrose University
$31K
In-State Tuition
$31K
Out-of-State Tuition
$44K
Average Total Cost
$25K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $23K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $25K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $25K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $27K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Saint Ambrose University
69%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
68%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 24% | 45% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 16% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 15% | 9% |
| >$110K | 30% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $19K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $11K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 64% | 50% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 68% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 78% | 58% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 83% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Saint Ambrose University
80%
Retention Rate
27%
Transfer Rate
9%
Withdrawal Rate
65%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 54% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 65% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 64% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 35% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 71% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54% | 46% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 40% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 48% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 56% | 60% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 67% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 43% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Saint Ambrose University
95%
Employment Rate
$39K
Median Salary
$27K
25 Pctl Salary
$55K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $13K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $27K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $39K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $55K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $67K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $39K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $44K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $47K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Saint Ambrose University
2,289
Undergraduates
72%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
736
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 9% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 73% | 70% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 5% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 17% | 29% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 19% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 21% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 40% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Saint Ambrose University, IA
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