What SAT score do you need for Saint Ambrose University? (Middle 50%: 900–1170)
First-year students at Saint Ambrose University who sent an SAT scored 900–1170, with a median of 1020 (Common Data Set 2025–26). Saint Ambrose University admits 77% of applicants.
Where your score lands at Saint Ambrose University
First-year students who sent an SAT: 900–1170, median 1020
Middle 50% of admitted students Median
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Saint Ambrose University by the numbers
- Admit rate
- 77%
- Middle 50% SAT
- 900–1170
- Median SAT
- 1020
- About on the ACT
- 16–24
- Sent an SAT
- 12%
Test policy not confirmed for 2026–27 · SAT range from the Common Data Set, 2025–26; admit rate from it or IPEDS
Saint Ambrose University admit rate over 10 years
Applications rose 16%, from 2,546 in 2015 to 2,964 in 2024, and Saint Ambrose University's admit rate went from 73% to 77%.
- 73%
- 77%
Show the numbers
| Fall | Applied | Admitted | Admit rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,964 | 2,292 | 77% |
| 2023 | 3,456 | 2,534 | 73% |
| 2022 | 3,589 | 2,653 | 74% |
| 2021 | 4,005 | 2,900 | 72% |
| 2020 | 4,607 | 3,402 | 74% |
| 2019 | 4,877 | 3,745 | 77% |
| 2018 | 5,234 | 3,281 | 63% |
| 2017 | 5,335 | 3,244 | 61% |
| 2016 | 4,426 | 2,814 | 64% |
| 2015 | 2,546 | 1,858 | 73% |
In fall 2024, 383 of the 2,292 admitted students enrolled. Applicants and admits from IPEDS, the federal college survey, by fall of entry.
What each SAT score means at Saint Ambrose University
Which tier your score puts them in, and whether it's worth sending.
- Under 850Far reachHold
- 850–890ReachHold
- 900–1010TargetHold
- 1020–1160TargetSend
- 1170 and upLikelySend
Tiers here use only your SAT and their admit rate. Essays, activities and recommendations still decide most admissions at selective colleges. *Send it? assumes they're test optional; we haven't confirmed their policy.
Saint Ambrose University SAT sections, ACT and GPA
Scores of enrolled first-year students who sent one, by percentile.
| Test | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Math | 450 | 490 | 590 |
| SAT Reading and Writing | 440 | 530 | 590 |
| SAT total | 900 | 1020 | 1170 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 21 | 24 |
Of enrolled first-year students, 12% sent an SAT and 9% sent an ACT. Common Data Set 2025–26.
- Average high school GPA
- 3.32
Saint Ambrose University cost and outcomes
What students pay after grants, how many finish, and what they earn.
- Average net price
- $24,691
- per year, after grants
- Graduate in 6 years
- 61%
- Median earnings
- $59,531
- 10 years after starting
- Undergraduates
- 2,070
College Scorecard, 2022–23, from the US Department of Education. Net price averages federal-aid students across family incomes.
Colleges like Saint Ambrose University
Similar SAT ranges and admit rates.
- Central Connecticut State UniversityNew Britain, CT · 73% admitted900–1140, median 1010
- Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI · 80% admitted920–1160, median 1040
- Aurora UniversityAurora, IL · 81% admitted875–1078, median 1000
- Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MI · 83% admitted920–1170, median 1030
- Baker CollegeOwosso, MI · 82% admitted870–1180, median 1000
- Valdosta State UniversityValdosta, GA · 72% admitted920–1080, median 1000
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Sources
- Saint Ambrose University Common Data Set 2025–26
SAT and ACT ranges, early decision, waitlist, GPA and class rank, as the college reported them.
- College Navigator (IPEDS)
Applications, admissions and enrollment by year, from the federal college survey.
- College Scorecard
Net price, graduation rate and earnings, from the US Department of Education.
- Saint Ambrose University website
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