Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Ave Maria, Florida |
| Online | avemaria.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Rural |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Ave Maria, Florida, Ave Maria University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 3,705 prospective students applied, and 2,373 were granted admission. Of those admitted 377 enrolled in the school. 1,268 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 34 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $23,521 plus fees of $1,089. AMU is ranked 610 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
AMU is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Ave Maria University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#610 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#402 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#17 in Best Colleges in Florida
#12 in Best Private Colleges in Florida
#119 in Best Value Colleges in Florida
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1018/1240 |
| ACT | 21/28 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 |
| Other Fees | $1,089 |
| Room and Board | $13,202 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,905 |
| Total One Year Cost | $41,977 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 22% |
| Social Sciences | 20% |
| English and Literature | 12% |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 11% |
| Biology | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=446048 IPEDS survey data for Ave Maria University.
Current students may use the Ave Maria University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.