518 W. Locust St.
Davenport, IA 52803

St. Ambrose University is a private, Catholic school located in Davenport, Iowa. In 1882, the Rev. John McMullen founded the Iowa school, which was initially a seminary and school of commerce for men. St. Ambrose University became coeducational in 1968, and has been organized into the Colleges of business, Human Services, and Arts and Sciences since 1987.

St. Ambrose University offers students more than 75 undergraduate programs, more than 10 graduate programs, and doctoral programs in business administration and physical therapy. All degrees are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Iowa school strives to maintain its Catholic identity, and St. Ambrose University places a value on integrity, liberal arts, life-long learning and diversity.

The Galvin Fine Arts Center at St. Ambrose University is a venue for visual and performing arts, and helps the Iowa school maintain its commitment to liberal arts. Each year, a performing arts series brings performers to the 1,200 seat Allaert Auditorium at St. Ambrose University. Past performances have included Eileen Ivers, Dave Holland and Hubbard Street Dance. Students also use the main stage to present musical and theater performances, and showcase their artwork in the Catich Gallery exhibit space.

Quick Facts:

St. Ambrose University has a total enrollment of 3,870 students, including 2,893 undergraduate students and 977 graduate students.

The student body of this Iowa school is comprised of 63 percent women, 37 percent men and 8.71 percent of students identify themselves with a minority group.

Sixty-seven percent of total enrolled students attend St. Ambrose University full-time, while 33 percent of total enrolled students attend part-time.

The student-to-faculty ratio at St. Ambrose University is 12-to-1 and the Iowa school has more than 300 faculty members.

The library at St. Ambrose University subscribes to more than 725 serial publications annually and has more than 150,000 volumes in its collection.

As a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, St. Ambrose University offers students 18 varsity intercollegiate sports, including men's and women's basketball, volleyball, cross country, track, golf, tennis and soccer. The athletics department also offers men's baseball and football, and women's dance and softball.

The Iowa school has more than 50 clubs and organizations on campus, including honor societies, musical groups, and organizations directed at undergraduate and graduate students.

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