Saint Ambrose University

www.sau.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,290

2.5% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$24,844

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.39%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

72.4%

4,005 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,913

89.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

64.4%

288 Graduates

About

Saint Ambrose University is a higher education institution located in Scott County, IA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Saint Ambrose University were Registered Nursing (90 degrees awarded), General Psychology (65 degrees), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (43 degrees).

In 2021, 909 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saint Ambrose University. 63% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (707 degrees), 10.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Ambrose University is $33,290, which is $10,106 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Saint Ambrose University is $33,290, which is $10,106 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,844.

In 2021, 92% of undergraduate students attending Saint Ambrose University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,290

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Saint Ambrose University was $33,290. The cost of tuition at Saint Ambrose University is $10,106 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Saint Ambrose University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,844

2021 Value

6.24%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Saint Ambrose University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,844. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Saint Ambrose University grew by 6.24%.

This chart compares the average net price of Saint Ambrose University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,807

Room and Board

$1,320

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Ambrose University was of $10,807 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.68% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,320. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Saint Ambrose University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Saint Ambrose University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.08% with respect to 2020, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Saint Ambrose University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.39%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Ambrose University was 1.39%, which represents 12 out of the 862 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Saint Ambrose University received 4,005 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 13.1% annual growth. Out of those 4,005 applicants, 2,900 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.4% acceptance rate.

There were 2,913 students enrolled at Saint Ambrose University in 2021. 21% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Saint Ambrose University has an overall enrollment yield of 17%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,900

Accepted Out of 4,005

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Saint Ambrose University was 72.4% (2,900 admissions from 4,005 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 73.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 13.1%, while admissions declined by −14.8%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Saint Ambrose University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

21%

Submission Percentage (2021)

105

Scores Submitted (2021)

21% of enrolled first-time students at Saint Ambrose University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Saint Ambrose University had a total enrollment of 2,913 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Saint Ambrose University is 2,600 students and the part-time enrollment is 313. This means that 89.3% of students enrolled at Saint Ambrose University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saint Ambrose University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.8% White, 8.58% Hispanic or Latino, 4.94% Black or African American, 3.5% Two or More Races, 2.51% Asian, 0.24% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.172% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Saint Ambrose University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.9%), followed by White Male (30.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (68.1%), followed by White Male (15.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.55%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saint Ambrose University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,913 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Ambrose University is 2,600 and the part-time enrollment is 313. This means that 89.3% of students enrolled at Saint Ambrose University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Saint Ambrose University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Saint Ambrose University was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Saint Ambrose University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Saint Ambrose University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,178 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
250 enrolled students
Black or African American
144 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saint Ambrose University is 74.8% White, 8.58% Hispanic or Latino, 4.94% Black or African American, 3.5% Two or More Races, 2.51% Asian, 0.24% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.172% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 96 students (3.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 237 more women than men received degrees from Saint Ambrose University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Saint Ambrose University is white (707 degrees awarded). There were 10.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Saint Ambrose University is Registered Nursing (90 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (65 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (43 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Saint Ambrose University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (69 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (72 degrees), and Psychology (78 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Ambrose University are Registered nurses (1,406,065 people), Social workers, all other (263,144 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (212,290 people), Medical & health services managers (202,884 people), and Other managers (195,410 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Ambrose University in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (69 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (72 degrees), Psychology (78 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (6 degrees), and Health (232 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Ambrose University are Surgeons, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Saint Ambrose University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (69 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (72 degrees), Psychology (78 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (6 degrees), and Health (232 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Ambrose University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,713,838 people), Elementary & secondary schools (680,249 people), Outpatient care centers (428,586 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (349,708 people), and Individual & family services (260,835 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Saint Ambrose University.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
90 degrees awarded
General Psychology
65 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
43 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Saint Ambrose University was Registered Nursing with 90 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Saint Ambrose University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

336

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

573

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 336 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Ambrose University, which is 0.586 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (573).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Saint Ambrose University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Ambrose University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.744 times less than the 39 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 81 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Ambrose University in Registered Nursing, which is 9 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

55%

100% Completion Time

64%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 55% of students graduating from Saint Ambrose University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 64% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Saint Ambrose University is Female and Asian (80% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.17% of graduates (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
707 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
69 degrees awarded
Black or African American
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Ambrose University is white (707 degrees awarded). There were 10.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

4.07% of degree recipients (37 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
463 degrees awarded
White Male
244 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Ambrose University is white female (463 degrees awarded). There were 1.9 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (244 degrees).

Operations

Saint Ambrose University has an endowment valued at nearly $212M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 42.8M (20.2%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Saint Ambrose University had a total salary expenditure of 68.3M. Saint Ambrose University employs 87 Professors, 49 Assistant professors and 37 Associate professors. Most academics at Saint Ambrose University are Male Professor (51), Female Professor (36), and Female Assistant professor (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Ambrose University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 50 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 49 employees, and Management with 36 employees.

Endowment

$212M

2021 Endowment

24.8%

growth from 2020

Saint Ambrose University has an endowment valued at about $212M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Saint Ambrose University grew 24.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $161M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Saint Ambrose University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$28.1M

2021 Salaries

6.57%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Saint Ambrose University paid a median of $28.1M in salaries, which represents 41.2% of their overall expenditure ($68.3M) and a 6.57% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.3M

Instructional Salaries

191

Number of Employees

In 2021, Saint Ambrose University paid a total of $14.3M to 191 employees working as instructors, which represents 50.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

87 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

50 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Saint Ambrose University were Professor with 87 employees, Assistant professor with 49 employees, and Associate professor with 37 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Ambrose University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 50 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees, and Management with 36 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Saint Ambrose University was Male Professor with 51 employees, Female Professor with 36 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 32 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Saint Ambrose University.