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Campus & Student Life at Saint Ambrose University

Home to about 2,305 undergraduates in 2020, St. Ambrose University is a small, private university located in Davenport, Iowa. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, St. Ambrose University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by St. Ambrose University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our St. Ambrose University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Saint Ambrose University is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

St. Ambrose University Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 16.0% of the student population at St. Ambrose University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit St. Ambrose University Disability Services.

St. Ambrose University for the Military

While not a "service academy", St. Ambrose University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit St. Ambrose University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our St. Ambrose University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Saint Ambrose University

St. Ambrose University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Saint Ambrose University

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Saint Ambrose University

St. Ambrose University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,305 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,180 (94.6%). Part-time attendance was 125 (5.4%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
2,1801252,305

Saint Ambrose University is Ranked #695 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, St. Ambrose University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank St. Ambrose University #695 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Saint Ambrose University

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at St. Ambrose University by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the St. Ambrose University Diversity Guide.

Saint Ambrose University Competes in the NIAA

St. Ambrose University has a total of 689 student athletes, 454 men and 235 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$4,757,513
Total Expenses (all teams)$4,757,513
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Saint Ambrose University Athletics

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