Ave Maria University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Fair

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Ave Maria University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,310 students enrolled. This college was originated in 2003 and is the only institution located in Ave Maria, Florida.

Ave Maria University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Ave Maria University will give you the option to receive a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
30
Ave Maria University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 30 majors. The most popular concentrations are Theology and Religion, Nursing, Business, Management, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Ave Maria University student retention rate is fair at 72% (close to Florida average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
72%
Fair
The graduation rate at Ave Maria University is below average: 53%.

Student to faculty ratio at Ave Maria University is pretty decent: 14:1. Read more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are very high - around $25,200 per year. The additional fees at Ave Maria University (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,200; this totals $26,400 per year.

Read the details about Ave Maria University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
44%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 3,404 applications were submitted and 1,505 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to be accepted at this school.

The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Ave Maria University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,600
High
Ave Maria University provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Ave Maria University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Ave Maria University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,200 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high: around $7,600 a year.

Based on the college crime data, Ave Maria University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Ave Maria University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Ave Maria University
5050 Ave Maria Blvd
Ave Maria, Florida
34142-9505, USA
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