Campus Vibe
Tight-knitRural
Known for business — close-knit campus
Ave Maria University is a private institution in Ave Maria with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,520 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,655.
Established
1998
Motto
Ex Corde Ecclesiae
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
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45%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,229Students
12:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
$49,520Earnings 10yr
$23,655Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate44.8%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$28,222
Room & Board$14,125
Books & Supplies$1,320
Total Cost of Attendance$43,220
Average Net Price$23,655
Median Debt at Graduation$20,776
Monthly Payment (10yr)$220
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$19,716
$30–48K$18,784
$48–75K$22,156
$75–110K$24,553
$110K+$25,967
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$23,655
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
5000.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
6
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (36)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,229
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
23%
Race & Ethnicity
White 70%
Black 3%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 4%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate55.5%
Freshman Retention75.0%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$43,572
8 Years$46,740
10 Years$49,520
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Gyrenes
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
100Average
Estimated from FL state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85
Nearest Cities
Miamipop. 440K
87 mi(151 min)
Tampapop. 390K
128 mi(222 min)
Orlandopop. 310K
152 mi(263 min)