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 |
Ave Maria University, located in the planned community of Ave Maria, Florida, approximately 30 miles northeast of Naples, is a private Catholic liberal arts institution established in 2003. The campus features Mediterranean-inspired architecture spread across a 1,000-acre site, with its focal point being the distinctive steel-and-glass Oratory church that serves both the university and town communities. The university maintains a strong emphasis on Catholic theology and traditional liberal arts education, with notable programs in theology, philosophy, and business. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years, residing in single-sex residence halls that form part of the university's residential community structure. Ave Maria competes in NAIA athletics as the Gyrenes, participating primarily in the Sun Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
AMU is rated within the lower 49% 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 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#598 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#408 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Colleges in Florida
#14 in Best Private Colleges in Florida
#120 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 | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 |
| Other Fees | $1,186 |
| Room and Board | $13,402 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,905 |
| Total One Year Cost | $43,921 |
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.
Last updated February 24, 2024