Saint Ambrose University
- Private
Saint Ambrose University: international tuition 39,348 USD per year, one-year total cost 57,248 USD, acceptance rate 77.3%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 115.
First-year Vietnamese undergraduates can be considered automatically for International Merit Scholarships (up to about $28k) with no separate application. The pages do not make clear whether international students can receive need-based aid or whether admission is need-blind.
Getting in. The school admits 77.3% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 490–580, Math 440–590, ACT 20–25. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 115+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 57,248 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. For the I-20, the school needs proof of 57,248 USD. According to the Common Data Set 2023-2024, 62 international students got financial aid, 26,194 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Saint Ambrose University?
International tuition is 39,348 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 57,248 USD.
Does Saint Ambrose University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. First-year Vietnamese undergraduates can be considered automatically for International Merit Scholarships (up to about $28k) with no separate application. The pages do not make clear whether international students can receive need-based aid or whether admission is need-blind.
What English scores does Saint Ambrose University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 115.
What is the acceptance rate at Saint Ambrose University?
The acceptance rate is 77.3%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
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Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- CampusMania2023Campus tour
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesThe international students page states that International Merit Scholarships are automatic and need no separate application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages say nothing about whether admission ignores international applicants' ability to pay. The proof-of-funds requirement for the I-20 is a visa step, not a need-blind policy.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo page mentions the CSS Profile or a separate international aid form. FAFSA is cited only for US need-based aid, so it is unclear.
Scholarships at this school
International Merit ScholarshipsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page28,000 USD≈ ₫730M
The international students page names this scholarship directly for international students with strong academic records.
Ambrose Advantage Full-Tuition GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
It requires Iowa residency, a Pell Grant and FAFSA; the page does not mention international students, so it is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: FAFSA by July 1
Ambrose Advantage GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
This grant requires Iowa residency, FAFSA, Pell Grant, and Iowa Tuition Grant eligibility; the page does not say whether international students qualify.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: FAFSA submission (by July 1)
Ambrose Pathway GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
It is for out-of-state students with Pell Grants; the page does not mention international students, so it is unclear.
Art ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Separate application requiredSchool page
Awarded by portfolio to art majors and minors; the page does not mention international students, so it is unclear.
Deadline: Preference for portfolios submitted before March 10 each year
Athletic ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not say whether international students can receive athletic scholarships.
Music ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Separate application requiredSchool page
Open to first-year and transfer students by audition; the page does not mention international students, so it is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
SAU first-year merit scholarship (GPA-based)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page says each undergraduate earns GPA-based merit but never mentions international students; the international-specific award is International Merit.
- Renewable in later years
St. Ambrose University Merit-Based Scholarships for First-Year StudentsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
This is a GPA-based undergraduate merit scholarship, but the page does not state citizenship or international-student eligibility.
- Renewable in later years
U.S. student figures2023–24Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
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Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiAn official international credential evaluation of high school transcripts is needed.Required
- English proficiencyiInternational applicants must show English proficiency through one of the listed options.Required
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Minimum English scores vs other schools
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AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data