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Ave Maria University
  • 4 Year
  • AVE MARIA, FL
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Ave Maria University
  • B minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • AVE MARIA, FL
  • 344 reviews
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    Ave Maria University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    A minus
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    90%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $7,562 / year
    Poll
    71%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 101 responses
    Poll
    76%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 42 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    C
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,528 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 31 responses
    • Taco Tuesday!
      23%
    • Quesadillas
      19%
    • Sandwich bar
      19%
    • Pizza bar
      16%
    • There are none
      16%
    • Everything in the cafeteria! Towers is best
      3%
    • Ice cream machine
      3%
    47%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 32 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 23 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      39%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      52%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      4%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      4%

    Safety

    Safety
    A
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    100%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 26 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 17 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      59%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      41%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 22 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      36%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      50%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      5%
    • Not very visible.
      5%
    • We have campus police?
      5%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 37 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      3%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      35%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      62%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Diving, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Diving, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Drama/Theater, Film Society, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Student Government
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Marching Band, Musical Theater, Pep Band
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 12 responses
    • All Saints Day Festival
      33%
    • Marian Feast Day
      17%
    • Theology on Tap
      17%
    • Angelus Prayer
      8%
    • Casino Night
      8%
    • Dorm Wars
      8%
    • Resurrection Party
      8%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    C
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 33 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      3%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      9%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      48%
    • Parties? What parties?
      39%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 21 responses
    • Ave Idol
      29%
    • One put on by the school
      24%
    • The Annunciation Feast
      14%
    • There hasn't been a party all year
      14%
    • Spring formal
      10%
    • Graduation
      5%
    • Homecoming
      5%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    78%
    of students say they don't have Greek life. 27 responses
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