Rated among the top universities in the region by two national ranking publications, St. Ambrose University was founded in 1882. St. Ambrose is a coeducational, liberal arts university affiliated with the Diocese of Davenport. Maintaining an 11-to- 1 student-to- faculty ratio, the university offers more than 75 areas of study leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. The most popular academic programs include business, education, health sciences, and engineering. More than 3,600 students are enrolled in the university, including over 100 international students from 26 different countries. International applicants can receive an admissions decision within two weeks of applying at any time of the year. Qualified freshmen applicants are eligible for scholarships valued up to 50% of tuition.