St. Ambrose University
Admissions
Interested in attending St. Ambrose University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into St. Ambrose University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into St. Ambrose University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, St. Ambrose accepted 73% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 3,394 people applied and 2,505 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at St. Ambrose University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 17% ended up enrolling at St. Ambrose University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into St. Ambrose University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things St. Ambrose considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Class Rank
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
Not Considered
- Geographical Residence
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into St. Ambrose University?
Grades
Students who recently attended St. Ambrose University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.31.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
St. Ambrose is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to St. Ambrose University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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