Ave Maria University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5066 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1422 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1342 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #48 of 109 | In Florida |
| #931 of 1,025 | For International Law |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 41%
- Undergraduates
- 1,301
- Graduates
- 122
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.avemaria.edu
Ave Maria University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Ave Maria University has an acceptance rate of 41% and is among the top 11% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 38% | 46% |
| Applicants | 2,689 | 1,415 | 1,274 |
| Admissions | 1,113 | 532 | 581 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 365 | 176 | 189 |
1,357 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
66 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 981 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 216 (15%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 72 (5%) |
| Asian | 64 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 42 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 35 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Ave Maria University is $25,294 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,761 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,840 |
| $48-75K | $23,790 |
| $75-110K | $24,088 |
| $110K+ | $27,107 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $28,815 | $10,357 |
| Tuition in-state | $28,815 | $10,357 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,815 | $10,357 |
| Fee in-district | $1,383 | $271 |
| Fee in-state | $1,383 | $271 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,383 | $271 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,203 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,869 |
| Room charge | $7,562 |
| Meal charge | $6,307 |
Ave Maria University majors
Ave Maria University has granted 227 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs, 25 master's across 2 programs, and 1 doctorate degrees in Philosophy. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Ave Maria University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 16 | 13 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 17 | 12 | |
| Psychology, General | 21 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 19 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 15 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 15 | ||
| Philosophy | 14 | 1 | |
| Communication, General | 14 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 8 | ||
| Biochemistry | 7 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Accounting | 6 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Finance, General | 6 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 5 | ||
| Economics, General | 5 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 4 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 4 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Catholic Studies | 2 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 227 | 25 | 1 |
Ave Maria University has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 50% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 38% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Ave Maria University has published 687 scientific papers with 3,560 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, History, Biology, Computer Science, Sociology, and Theology / Divinity / Religious studies.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 7 |
| 1994 | 0 | 12 |
| 1995 | 0 | 11 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 0 | 12 |
| 1998 | 1 | 5 |
| 1999 | 1 | 7 |
| 2000 | 1 | 11 |
| 2001 | 1 | 11 |
| 2002 | 2 | 26 |
| 2003 | 0 | 12 |
| 2004 | 19 | 17 |
| 2005 | 14 | 18 |
| 2006 | 10 | 23 |
| 2007 | 11 | 24 |
| 2008 | 24 | 22 |
| 2009 | 19 | 47 |
| 2010 | 19 | 42 |
| 2011 | 31 | 77 |
| 2012 | 24 | 79 |
| 2013 | 24 | 100 |
| 2014 | 19 | 125 |
| 2015 | 35 | 115 |
| 2016 | 31 | 135 |
| 2017 | 25 | 149 |
| 2018 | 66 | 181 |
| 2019 | 45 | 219 |
| 2020 | 37 | 257 |
| 2021 | 53 | 325 |
| 2022 | 61 | 346 |
| 2023 | 45 | 365 |
| 2024 | 30 | 428 |
| 2025 | 22 | 365 |
Notable alumni
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Daniel Rodimer
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
-
Daniel Stephen Rodimer, also known by his ring name Dan Rodman, is an American retired professional wrestler, former football player, and former political candidate. In 2006, he signed a one-year developmental contract with WWE.
General info
| Alternative names | AMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| Motto | Veritatis Splendor From the Heart of the Church The Splendor of Truth |
| Colors | blue, green |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 246 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5050 Ave Maria Blvd Ave Maria, Florida, 34142-9505 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,000 |
| Phone | 2392802500 |