Ave Maria University

Ave Maria University Overview

Ave Maria University is a private, religious school in the small town setting of Ave Maria, Florida. Ave Maria University was founded in 2003 and enrolls 1,071 undergrads and no graduate students. Ave Maria University provides housing for up to 1,152 students. The majority of students live on campus. On the weekends, about 85% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

Student Involvement at Ave Maria University

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Ave Maria University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Ave Maria University students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Ave Maria University, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Ave Maria University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Ave Maria University on the Student Life page.

2022 Ave Maria University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	43%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.6
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	48%
Tuition	$25,168
Percent of Need Met	71.01%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$20,991

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Is Ave Maria University a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better idea of what Ave Maria University offers and if the college seems like the right college for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Ave Maria University

It is moderately difficult to get into Ave Maria University. The acceptance rate at Ave Maria University is 43%. Last year, 2,703 students applied to Ave Maria University and 1,171 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Ave Maria University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 72% of students who start at Ave Maria University return for their second year of college. 50% of Ave Maria University undergrads graduate within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Ave Maria University Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. 39% of graduates from Ave Maria University recieve at least one full-time job offer within six months of graduating.

Check with Ave Maria University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Ave Maria University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Ave Maria University's endowment was valued at $2.5 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $9,458 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Ave Maria University

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Ave Maria University meets 71.01% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $20,991 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $26,774 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Ave Maria University.

Based on this information, how does Ave Maria University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Ave Maria University a good school for you?

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Where is Ave Maria University?

Ave Maria University is located in the small town setting of Ave Maria, Florida.

If you would like to see Ave Maria University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take I-75 to Ave Maria, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Florida Southwest International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Ave Maria University and Ave Maria are like without leaving home.

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