AMU Demographics & Diversity

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Ave Maria, FL
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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 47%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at AMU are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 39% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Ave Maria University students
Race	Percent of Students
White	61%
Black	5%
Hispanic	15%
Asian	3%
American Indian / Alaskan	1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
International	2%
Race Unknown	13%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 6% more female students than male students enrolled at Ave Maria University with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, AMU has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Ave Maria University students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	48%
Women	52%

Enrollment by gender for Ave Maria University students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	690
Women	733

Geographic Diversity

High

Geographic Diversity Index: 72%

AMU draws 28 percent of students from Florida, 70 percent from other states, and 2 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Florida, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Ave Maria University students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	28%
Out of State	70%
Foreign	2%
Unknown Location	0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$72,612 per year

21% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,423

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	2.6%
Part-time undergraduates	1.4%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=446048.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026