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St. Ambrose University

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At St. Ambrose University, you don’t have to choose between your passions and your goals. You’ll join a welcoming, mission-driven community where curiosity is encouraged, voices are valued, and personal growth is prioritized. From your very first day, we’ll help you build a strong foundation through hands-on learning, real-world experiences, and meaningful support. You’ll be guided by faculty who care about your success and challenged to think boldly and act with purpose. Our graduates emerge as empathetic leaders, ready to innovate, collaborate, and make a difference in the world. This is a university where you’ll grow, serve, lead, and become who you’re meant to be.
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Academic programs

  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Research
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Communication
  • Music
  • Art & Design
  • Economics
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Performing Arts
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • Night Class Offerings
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Religious Affiliation
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Veteran Fee Waiver
  • Distance/online learning

Application information

First-year

Starting your college journey at St. Ambrose means choosing a path that’s both academically challenging and personally supportive. With more than 50 academic programs, you’ll have the freedom to explore your interests while developing the skills employers value most. You’ll learn through engaging coursework, hands-on projects, simulations, and community-based experiences that prepare you for your future. Every step of the way, you’ll be surrounded by faculty and staff who know you, support you, and are invested in your success. Best of all, we make it affordable: 100% of first-year students receive financial aid, and last year, we awarded $47.8 million in aid. A high-quality, private college education at St. Ambrose is within your reach, and it’s built to launch your future. 

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College is about more than academics, it’s about discovering who you are and what you care about. At St. Ambrose, you can join or lead over 70 student clubs and organizations, participate in athletics or the arts, and make a difference through service and Campus Ministry. Our vibrant residential community is designed to help you connect, grow, and feel at home. You’ll be encouraged to explore your faith, strengthen your values, and develop your voice as a leader. We honor our Catholic traditions while embracing the future, providing students with the tools, technologies, and confidence to succeed. Here, opportunity is everywhere, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.

Visit us

The best way to discover what makes St. Ambrose so special is to visit campus. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel the close-knit community that sets us apart. You’ll tour our classrooms, labs, and residence halls, and meet students and professors who will shape your experience here. Whether you want to dive into academics, campus life, athletics, or the arts, your visit can be tailored to your interests. You’ll see how we combine tradition with innovation, and why SAU is a place where every student matters. Take the first step in your lifelong journey, plan your visit today.

" St Ambrose has been super instrumental in helping me become who I'm meant to be. With the incredible support from all of my professors and guidance from them, they've really enabled me to fulfill my full potential and go out into the world prepared for my career. "