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Ave Maria University

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Ave Maria, FL

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Ave Maria University, in Ave Maria, FL, is a private small school, enrolling around 1,298 students. Ave Maria University is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate near 41%. Its highest-earning reported major is Accounting and Related Services (Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $71,237/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate41%
SAT rangeNot reported
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads1,298
Yield (admits who enroll)24%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$46,129
4-year grad rate55%
Median earnings, 10yr out$49,520

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans45%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out53%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$71,237/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$63,839/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$67,139/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$49,235/yr
Theology and Religious Vocations
Theological and Ministerial Studies$42,457/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,178
Typical room charge$7,562
Typical board charge$5,840

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ave Maria University's acceptance rate?

Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, FL admits approximately 41% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

How much does Ave Maria University cost?

Ave Maria University's total cost of attendance is reported at $46,129 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Ave Maria University?

Ave Maria University's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Ave Maria University require students to live on campus?

No -- Ave Maria University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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