Ave Maria University is a private Catholic university located in Ave Maria, Florida. It was established in 2003 by Domino’s Pizza founder Tom Monaghan. The university is inspired by a philosophy created by the late Father Joseph Fessio, S.J. and follows a liberal arts curriculum focused on Catholic teachings and the scholarly study of the Catholic faith. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs, with a strong focus on developing the moral and ethical virtues of its student body. Ave Maria has a vibrant campus life with a wide range of student activities, clubs, and organizations. The university also promotes a strong sense of community, with various opportunities for students to serve and lead positive change in the wider community. Ave Maria University provides a unique educational experience for students looking for an education that is rooted in faith and dedicated to service.
- Address: 5050 Ave Maria Blvd, Ave Maria, FL 34142-9505
- Phone: (239) 280-2500
- Website: www.avemaria.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 1,108
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 13 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $-
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
Tuition and Fees | $23,188 |
Books and Supplies | $1,260 |
Room & Board | $12,580 |
Other | $2,905 |
Total Cost | $39,933 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 92%
- SAT Range: 1018 – 1240
- ACT Range: 21 – 28
Majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Communication, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: #N/A
- Part-time: #N/A
Student Gender
- Male: 44%
- Female: 56%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 1%
- Asian: 4%
- Black or African American: 5%
- Hispanic / Latino: 14%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 68%
- Two or More Races: 0%
- Unknown: 7%
- Non-resident Alien: 0%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: #N/A
- 25 and Over: #N/A
- Age Unknown: #N/A
Student Residence
- In-State: 39%
- Out-of-State: 61%
- Unknown: 0%