Ave Maria University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Ave Maria University is a private research university in Ave Maria, Florida, enrolling about 1,298 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 41.39% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,520 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $30,198
- 2024 Average Net Price: $24,860 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 41.39% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,298 98.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 53.94%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 17.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 11.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,377
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,448
- Room & Board: $14,432 annual estimate
Ave Maria University: what the data shows
Common questions about Ave Maria University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Ave Maria University?
Ave Maria University is located in Ave Maria, FL (ZIP 34142-9505).
Is Ave Maria University public or private?
Ave Maria University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Ave Maria University cost?
Published tuition: $30,198.
Average net price after aid: $24,860.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,761 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $20,840 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,790 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,088 |
| $110,001+ | $27,107 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $120,792.
How hard is it to get into Ave Maria University?
Admission rate: 41.39%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Ave Maria University?
Total enrollment: 1,298 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,377 students.
Graduate enrollment: 122 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Ave Maria University?
150%-time completion rate: 53.94%.
First-year retention: 78.9%.
What do graduates of Ave Maria University earn?
Median earnings: $43,572 six years after entry; $49,520 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,776.
21.04% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Ave Maria University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Theology/Theological Studies (29 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (29 completions)
- Psychology, General (21 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (19 completions)
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology (15 completions)
- Philosophy (15 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (15 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (14 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (10 completions)
- Business/Managerial Economics (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Ave Maria University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 41.39%; completion rate 53.94%; median earnings $49,520 at 10 years; net price $24,860. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$30,198
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ave Maria University was $30,198.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$24,860
2024 Value
In 2024 Ave Maria University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,860.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$99,440 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$24,860 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$120,792 4-Year Tuition
$14,432 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,320 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$45,950 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$183,800 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Ave Maria University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
21.04% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
45.20% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Ave Maria University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Ave Maria University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $23,000 | $23,000 | $18,079 |
| 2014 | $17,940 | $17,940 | $18,724 |
| 2015 | $18,479 | $18,479 | $18,072 |
| 2016 | $19,128 | $19,128 | $18,539 |
| 2017 | $19,970 | $19,970 | $19,129 |
| 2018 | $20,850 | $20,850 | $17,981 |
| 2019 | $21,854 | $21,854 | $15,527 |
| 2020 | $23,188 | $23,188 | $18,264 |
| 2021 | $24,610 | $24,610 | $18,860 |
| 2022 | $26,354 | $26,354 | $21,131 |
| 2023 | $28,222 | $28,222 | $23,655 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
41.39% Acceptance Rate
2,448 Total Applicants
1,097 Students Admitted
318 First-Time Students Enrolled
28.99% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Ave Maria University reported total enrollment of about 1,298 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (69.5%), Hispanic or Latino (15.0%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (4.8%). About 21.04% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 17.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Ave Maria University in 2024 is 1,298 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,377 students. Graduate enrollment is about 122 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 69.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
39.39% 100% Completion Time
53.94% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 39.39% of students graduating from Ave Maria University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Theology/Theological Studies: 48% male / 52% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 83% male / 17% female
- Psychology, General: 24% male / 76% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Ave Maria University.
Return on Investment
$20,776 Median Student Debt
$49,520 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
41.95% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
397.99% Return on Investment
4.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Ave Maria University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 31 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Theology/Theological Studies: 29 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 29 completions
3. Psychology, General: 21 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 19 completions
5. Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology: 15 completions
6. Philosophy: 15 completions
7. Health Professions and Related Programs: 15 completions
8. Communication and Media Studies: 14 completions
9. Elementary Education and Teaching: 10 completions
Most popular programs at Ave Maria University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Ave Maria University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Ave Maria University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,091
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,083
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Ave Maria University is a private non-profit institution located in Ave Maria, FL, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Theology/Theological Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,298 students. Student body composition includes White (69.5%), Hispanic or Latino (15.0%), Race/ethnicity unknown (4.8%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 41.39%. The 150%-time completion rate is 53.94%. Approximately 21.04% of students receive Pell Grants. About 17.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Ave Maria, FL 34142-9505
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Ave Maria University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ave Maria University located?
Ave Maria University is located in Ave Maria, FL.
What is Ave Maria University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Ave Maria University is 41.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,448 applicants and 1,097 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Ave Maria University cost?
Reported tuition is $30,198 and average net price is $24,860 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,432 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Ave Maria University?
Ave Maria University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,377 students, White (69.5%), Hispanic or Latino (15.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Ave Maria University?
About 17.6% of students at Ave Maria University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Ave Maria University earn?
Median earnings are $43,572 six years after entry and $49,520 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Ave Maria University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 53.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Ave Maria University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,776.
Is Ave Maria University public or private?
Ave Maria University is a private nonprofit institution located in Ave Maria, FL.
Is Ave Maria University an HBCU?
No. Ave Maria University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Ave Maria University a tribal college?
No. Ave Maria University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Ave Maria University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Ave Maria University does not meet that proxy (reported share 15.0%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.