More selective than 61% of Iowa colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Saint Ambrose University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Saint Ambrose University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Saint Ambrose University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 580 |
| SAT math | 440 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 930 | 1170 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Saint Ambrose University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 77% | 490–580 | 440–590 | 20–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 73% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Saint Ambrose University compared with other Iowa colleges?
Saint Ambrose University has the 12th-lowest acceptance rate of 29 Iowa colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Morningside University | 71% | 50% | $31,320 |
| 9 | Luther College | 72% | 71% | $23,097 |
| 10 | Clarke University | 72% | 56% | $24,479 |
| 11 | Wartburg College | 76% | 64% | $32,908 |
| 12 | Saint Ambrose University | 77% | 61% | $24,691 |
| 13 | Buena Vista University | 78% | 62% | $18,846 |
| 14 | Cornell College | 80% | 62% | $23,634 |
| 15 | St Luke's College | 80% | 100% | $19,820 |
| 16 | Northwestern College | 80% | 66% | $25,907 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Iowa colleges →
Who enrolls at Saint Ambrose University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Saint Ambrose University admissions questions
What is the Saint Ambrose University acceptance rate?
Saint Ambrose University accepts 77% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,534 of 3,456 applicants were admitted.
Does Saint Ambrose University require the SAT or ACT?
Saint Ambrose University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
What SAT score do you need for Saint Ambrose University?
The middle 50% of Saint Ambrose University enrolled first-year students scored 930–1170 on the SAT and 20–25 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Saint Ambrose University?
17% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (422 of 2,534).
Is Saint Ambrose University getting harder to get into?
Saint Ambrose University accepted 77% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 73% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Saint Ambrose University overview