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St. Ambrose University Admission Requirements

Davenport, Iowa

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Chances of getting into Saint Ambrose University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
72%
Admission Difficulty for Saint Ambrose University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into St. Ambrose University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at St. Ambrose University is 72%.  It ranks #10 in Iowa for lowest rate of acceptance. St. Ambrose University is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 2,900 out of 4,005 applicants were admitted.

The school has moderate admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 52 percent on standardized admission tests. Saint Ambrose University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.39. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The St. Ambrose University application fee is $0 and applications are due by Jun 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Saint Ambrose University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 21% of students submitted SAT scores and 34% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

St. Ambrose University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1030-1190
Applicants Submitting SAT 
21%
SAT Scores for Saint Ambrose University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 510
SAT Math 25th 520
SAT Composite 25th 1030
SAT Scores for Saint Ambrose University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 590
SAT Math 75th 600
SAT Composite 75th 1190
Average SAT Score 1110

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Saint Ambrose University?

Saint Ambrose University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Saint Ambrose University score in the top 55 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1030-1190.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Saint Ambrose University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1190 and Above Good >83%
1110 to 1190 Avg + 72%-83%
1030 to 1110 Avg - 58%-72%
950 to 1030 Reach 42%-58%
Less than 950 Low <42%
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St. Ambrose University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
20-27 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
34%
ACT Scores for Saint Ambrose University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 20
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 20
ACT Scores for Saint Ambrose University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 27
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 27
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into St. Ambrose University ?

Saint Ambrose University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

St. Ambrose University regularly accepts students who score 20 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 49 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 20-27.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Saint Ambrose University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >84%
23 to 27 Avg + 72%-84%
20 to 23 Avg - 60%-72%
17 to 20 Reach 46%-60%
Less than 17 Low <46%
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St. Ambrose University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.39
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Saint Ambrose University?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into St. Ambrose University . The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Saint Ambrose University was 3.39 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #20 in Iowa for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as St. Ambrose University accepts 72% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Saint Ambrose University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 6.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 26.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 16.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 17.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 12.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 19.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 4.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Saint Ambrose University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,058 1,947 4,005
Accepted 1,552 1,348 2,900
Acceptance Rate 75% 69% 72%
Enrolled 223 270 493
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 20% 17%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jun 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
67

Applicants have 67 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Saint Ambrose University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Saint Ambrose University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Saint Ambrose University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Saint Ambrose University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154235 IPEDS survey data for Saint Ambrose University.

FAQs

Does Saint Ambrose University prefer SAT or ACT?

21% of students submit their SAT scores to St. Ambrose University . 34% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Saint Ambrose University?

72% of those who apply are granted admission to St. Ambrose University . Admission competition is low and the college has moderate admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Saint Ambrose University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1030 and 1190. 21% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Saint Ambrose University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 27. 34% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.