Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, FL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,240
Graduate Enrollment: 43
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Rural: Distant (rural territory more than 5 miles but up to 25 miles from an urbanized area or more than 2.5 and up to 10 miles from an urban cluster)
Four-year, small, highly residential
//
full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 64.05%
Male/Female: 52% / 48% (2017)
First generation college students: 17.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.7% (2013)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 69.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 49.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 37.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 31.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 68.2%
Black: 3.9%
Hispanic: 15.5%
Asian: 3.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 1.4%
Unknown race: 6.7%
Black: 3.9%
Hispanic: 15.5%
Asian: 3.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 1.4%
Unknown race: 6.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $39,343
In-State tuition: $24,610Out-of-State tuition: $24,610
Estimated books and supplies: $1,260 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $13,202 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,905 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $13,202 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,905 (2022)
Average Family Income: $97,372 (2017)
Median Family Income: $81,806 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 27.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 50.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,776 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $220 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $16,054 |
| $30k-48k | $15,751 |
| $48k-75k | $16,435 |
| $75k-110k | $21,342 |
| $110k+ | $21,096 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 57%6-year graduation rate: 61%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,776 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $12,750 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 64.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 70.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 73.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 39.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 30.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $32,615 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $42,995 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 10 | $35,252 ($2,938) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 13 | $44,411 ($3,701) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 11 | $29,993 ($2,499) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Literature. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 31 | $21,102 | $212 | $27,528 ($2,294) | $35,371 ($2,948) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 26 | $18,500 | $199 | $27,372 ($2,281) | $38,617 ($3,218) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 21 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 11 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $75,393Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 18.0
School's endowment start of year: $6,523,539 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $8,662,372 (2022)