Ave Maria University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4831 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1353 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1276 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #43 of 109 | In Florida |
| #1860 of 2,556 | For Classics and Ancient History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 44%
- Undergraduates
- 1,247
- Graduates
- 63
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- 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 44% 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 | 44% | 43% | 45% |
| Applicants | 3,404 | 1,526 | 1,878 |
| Admissions | 1,505 | 658 | 847 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 356 | 158 | 198 |
1,252 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 926 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 163 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 62 (5%) |
| Asian | 55 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 52 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 38 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Ave Maria University is $21,078 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 | $17,788 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,531 |
| $48-75K | $18,932 |
| $75-110K | $22,449 |
| $110K+ | $23,327 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $25,168 | $16,300 |
| Tuition in-state | $25,168 | $16,300 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,168 | $16,300 |
| Fee in-district | $1,186 | $384 |
| Fee in-state | $1,186 | $384 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,186 | $384 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,178 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,402 |
| Room charge | $7,562 |
| Meal charge | $5,840 |
Ave Maria University majors
Ave Maria University has granted 248 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs, 8 master's in Theology/Theological Studies, and 2 doctorate degrees in Theology/Theological Studies. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Ave Maria University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theology & Theological Studies | 19 | 8 | 2 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 25 | ||
| Psychology, General | 21 | ||
| Communication, General | 20 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 18 | ||
| Accounting | 14 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 14 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 13 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | ||
| Philosophy | 11 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 10 | ||
| Economics, General | 9 | ||
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| General Literature | 6 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 5 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 4 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Finance, General | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Political Economy | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 248 | 8 | 2 |
Ave Maria University has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 42% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 42% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Ave Maria University has published 525 scientific papers with 2,256 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Biology, History, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, Computer Science, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 5 |
| 1992 | 0 | 4 |
| 1993 | 2 | 6 |
| 1994 | 0 | 8 |
| 1995 | 0 | 8 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 0 | 9 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 5 |
| 2000 | 2 | 9 |
| 2001 | 2 | 9 |
| 2002 | 0 | 21 |
| 2003 | 0 | 15 |
| 2004 | 5 | 16 |
| 2005 | 13 | 26 |
| 2006 | 5 | 30 |
| 2007 | 9 | 29 |
| 2008 | 16 | 25 |
| 2009 | 13 | 25 |
| 2010 | 16 | 43 |
| 2011 | 21 | 57 |
| 2012 | 13 | 57 |
| 2013 | 14 | 77 |
| 2014 | 19 | 99 |
| 2015 | 33 | 91 |
| 2016 | 32 | 88 |
| 2017 | 23 | 109 |
| 2018 | 38 | 110 |
| 2019 | 38 | 183 |
| 2020 | 38 | 203 |
| 2021 | 47 | 276 |
| 2022 | 58 | 277 |
| 2023 | 45 | 272 |
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 | 218 |
| 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 |