St. Ambrose University

Mission

St. Ambrose University—independent, diocesan and Catholic—enables its students to develop intellectually, spiritually, ethically, socially, artistically and physically to enrich their own lives and the lives of others.

Vision

St. Ambrose will be recognized as a leading Midwestern university rooted in its diocesan heritage and Catholic Intellectual Tradition. Ambrosians are committed to academic excellence, the liberal arts, social justice and service.

Our People

Ambrose’s 300-plus faculty members are among the area’s movers and shakers. Passionate about education, whether their field is business, science, education or the arts, they receive numerous research grants, share their knowledge at conferences near and far, and publish papers and books every year.

We consider our students to be competent, innovative critical thinkers. They’re active in the community, strong on the field and dedicated to learning. Ambrose students win Fulbright Scholarships, compete at the state, regional and even national level in theatre and communication, and garner recognition for projects and programs they conceive and lead—goals they achieve with sustained, individualized support.

Locations

Our main campus is located in central Davenport, which is part of the Quad Cities, on the Iowa side of the Mississippi River. We also offer select programs at the Rock Island Arsenal, Burlington, Cedar Rapids, Muscatine, Ottumwa, and Waterloo.

Quick Facts

Affiliation Roman Catholic, Diocese of Davenport
Established 1882
Type private, coeducational, liberal arts university
President Joan Lescinski, CSJ, PhD, since 2007
Enrollment Fall 2010
Undergraduates: 2,813 (full-time: 2411; part-time: 402)
Graduate Students: 850 (full-time: 333; part-time: 517)
Gender
Coeducational since 1968
Fall 2010 Undergraduates: 1,679 female; 1,134 male
Fall 2010 Graduate Students: 565 female; 285 male
Diversity
Undergraduates: 10.5% of students identify themselves as belonging to a minority group
Financial Aid
Undergraduate: need-based grants, merit scholarships, low-interest loans, work study
Graduate: assistantships, scholarships, employer reimbursement, loans
Faculty
Student–faculty ratio is approximately 11 to 1
Faculty: 362; Staff: 263
Average class size 20
Majors and Programs More than 70 majors, with the flexibility to mix majors, minors and electives
Accreditation St. Ambrose University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org, 312/263-0456.
Location Main campus is located in Davenport, Iowa.
Study Abroad programs Fall and Spring semesters, Winter and May Interim, and summer programs offered in more than 30 countries
Athletics 22 varsity intercollegiate sports
Team nickname Fighting Bees/Queen Bees
Economic Significance to the Quad Cities Annual economic impact of approximately $100 million excluding construction projects