Davenport, IA
Roughly 73 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 77% to 73% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,877 | 3,745 | 477 | 77% |
| 2020 | 4,607 | 3,402 | 521 | 74% |
| 2021 | 4,005 | 2,900 | 493 | 72% |
| 2022 | 3,589 | 2,653 | 459 | 74% |
| 2023 | 3,456 | 2,534 | 422 | 73% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,331 of 1,757 women and 1,164 of 1,637 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Saint Ambrose University has an acceptance rate of 73% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,534 of 3,456 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 73 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
3,456 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 422 enrolled.
No. Saint Ambrose University is test-blind — scores are not considered even if submitted.
The acceptance rate has fallen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 77% to 73% — it has become more selective.