Our recruiting process is designed to help prospective student find their place while providing a rich education. Find out what sets SAU apart.
The St. Ambrose University Fighting Bees are united by academic and athletic excellence. With 32 varsity athletic sports and 191 NAIA scholar-athletes, you'll find your place in our supportive community of student athletes.
SAU is proud to host a variety of athletics teams, many of which are in the NAIA conference. Our teams regularly place at the top of their competitions and their class.
place at the 2025 NAIA Cheerleading Nationals
varsity athletic sports
total student athletes
of freshmen are student athletes
All-American student athletes
teams & athletes qualified for nationals (2024-2025)
Joining the Fighting Bees is like joining a second family. Our coaches set realistic expectations and push our student athletes to their full potential. Our recruiters are here to answer any questions around the recruiting process, play time for incoming prospective students, and the coaching styles for specific teams.
Are you ready to be recruited? Express your interest in athletics through the form below to get started.
Submit a recruit form
Work with your recruiter to set up a visit so you can meet your future coaches and learn what it means to be a Fighting Bee.
Schedule your visit
Submit your application to secure your spot on our teams.
Submit your application
Students can find all of our athletic offerings, including esports, baseball, bowling, swimming, diving, and wrestling.
Scholarships are available for students who take part in the athletic program. For first year or transfer students, these scholarships are awarded at the discretion of SAU coaching staff. Our athletic scholarships are renewal each year for four years and remain in effect despite any physical hardship during participation in the sport.
View our athletic scholarship
Our Wellness and Recreation Center hosts a private workout space and locker rooms for our varsity athletic teams. We have dedicated spaces for group fitness, cheer and dance team practice. As well as a 200-meter, six-lane competition track, pole vault, long and triple jump areas.
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For athletes like Carri Hungate ‘28 and Emmanuel Howard ‘28, balancing academics and athletics has become a test of discipline and resilience.
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The year is 2001. Six passionate Fighting Bee fans jump in a van and head two and a half hours west on I-80 to support the St. Ambrose football team.
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St. Ambrose University is announcing the addition of a varsity women’s wrestling program.
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