Saint Ambrose University GPA (3.32) & Acceptance Rate (77%)

Q: What share of Saint Ambrose University students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?

43% of Saint Ambrose University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (21%) had 2.50–2.99, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Q: What percent of applicants does Saint Ambrose University accept?

Saint Ambrose University's acceptance rate was 77% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,292 of 2,964 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 77% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.32, as reported by the college for 2025–26

SAT, middle 50%: 490–580 reading and writing, 440–590 math

ACT, middle 50%: 20–25 composite

Average net price: $23,578 a year (2022–23)

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Saint Ambrose University average GPA

Saint Ambrose University reported an average high school GPA of 3.32 for its first-year students, in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	8%
3.75–3.99	19%
3.50–3.74	16%
3.25–3.49	15%
3.00–3.24	15%
2.50–2.99	21%
2.00–2.49	6%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as Saint Ambrose University reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 2.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Saint Ambrose University acceptance rate

Saint Ambrose University admitted 2,292 of 2,964 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 77%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Saint Ambrose University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Davenport, Iowa, with 1,939 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Saint Ambrose University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	490	530	580
SAT Math	440	520	590
ACT Composite	20	23	25
ACT English	19	21	24
ACT Math	17	21	25

13% submitted SAT scores and 10% submitted ACT scores, as Saint Ambrose University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1093 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Saint Ambrose University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Saint Ambrose University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Saint Ambrose University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,578 a year at Saint Ambrose University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get into Saint Ambrose University with a 3.0 GPA?

It would be within the usual range there: 27% of Saint Ambrose University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set, and it admitted 77% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

Is there a minimum GPA for Saint Ambrose University?

Saint Ambrose University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.32, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

What share of Saint Ambrose University students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?

43% of Saint Ambrose University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (21%) had 2.50–2.99, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

How hard is it to get into Saint Ambrose University?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Saint Ambrose University admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What percent of applicants does Saint Ambrose University accept?

Saint Ambrose University's acceptance rate was 77% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,292 of 2,964 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

What SAT and ACT scores do Saint Ambrose University students have?

The middle 50% of Saint Ambrose University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 490–580 in reading and writing and 440–590 in math; ACT composite 20–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Saint Ambrose University?

Check Saint Ambrose University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Saint Ambrose University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 13% sent SAT scores and 10% sent ACT scores.

How important is GPA for getting into Saint Ambrose University?

A lot: Saint Ambrose University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

How much does Saint Ambrose University cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,578 a year at Saint Ambrose University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Saint Ambrose University give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Saint Ambrose University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Saint Ambrose University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Saint Ambrose UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
Saint Ambrose University Common Data Set 2025–26Saint Ambrose University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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