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- School Code: 188900
- Phone: (515) 956-3784
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
76.79%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
12FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$17,622Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Philosophy Degree
The philosophy degree program at Saint Ambrose University enables students to study ideas and question life's value, morality, and the nature of our existence, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Students who graduate from the philosophy degree program may pursue a wide range of careers, such as social worker, writer, human resources worker, and more. Courses include subject areas such as logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and applications to the theoretical foundations and methods of other disciplines. Get more details below including other Iowa colleges that offer philosophy degrees.
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Saint Ambrose University
Also known as St. Ambrose University
309 Kitty Hawk Dr., Ames, IA
SAU is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Davenport, IA, in a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately three thousand students enroll at SAU per year.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Education
The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Most students admitted to SAU score in-between 20 - 25 on the ACT exam. An estimated 80 percent of all applicant were admitted at Saint Ambrose University, with 29 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at sau.edu.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $27,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine cost. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $5,000 annually. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Athletic programs are available at SAU through the NAIA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs that are available may include:
- Baseball (NAIA Division II)
- Basketball (NAIA Division II)
- Football (NAIA Division II)
- Golf (NAIA Division II)
- Soccer (NAIA Division II)
Students may visit the school's www.sau.edu to see additional information.
Students Enrolled in the Philosophy Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Ambrose University offers a bachelor's degree program in philosophy.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 2 |
Female | 0 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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White | 1 |
Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Philosophy program at Saint Ambrose University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.6% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates St. Ambrose University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Saint Ambrose University may offer services to students including:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Saint Ambrose University is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf)
- Basketball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf)
- Football (Mid-States Football Association)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Other Sports
- Bowling