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Ave Maria University
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  • 4 Year
  • AVE MARIA, FL

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade B minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade C
  7. Professors
    grade C+
  8. Location
    grade C
  9. Dorms
    grade A minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade C
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade A

About

5050 AVE MARIA BLVD
AVE MARIA, FL 34142
Athletic Division
NAIA
Athletic Conference
The Sun Conference
From Ave Maria University

Ave Maria University is a Catholic institution of higher learning located in Florida. We are committed to helping our students develop the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in life and grow in their appreciation of truth.

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Ave Maria University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
64%
SAT Range
1030-1240
ACT Range
21-28
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$18,643 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$21,230 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
90%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 21 responses
85%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 26 responses
72%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 25 responses

Majors

Athletics at Ave Maria

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The Athletics Department at Ave Maria University will prepare you to be an outstanding athlete and a powerful witness of the love, perseverance, and zeal of Christ. Our athletes are more than athletes–they’re disciples. To be a Gyrene requires dedication, motivation, and a willing mind, body, and spirit. Our community is ready to help you strengthen your faith as you strengthen your skills.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    100%
  • On Campus
    0%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,234 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
25
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
32%
Varsity Athletes
46%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 14 responses
  • Genuine and caring
    50%
  • Friendly
    36%
  • Homeschooled
    14%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
90%
Poll
78%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 27 responses
Poll
62%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 37 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 16 responses
  • Dedicated to forming the whole person
    56%
  • Awesome
    13%
  • Unique
    13%
  • Home away from home
    6%
  • Not college
    6%
  • Overrated
    6%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$32,800 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
61%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
77%
National
83%
91%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 11 responses

Ave Maria University Reviews

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