Ave Maria University, FL
Private Nonprofit4-Year • Small • Highly ResidentialBaccalaureate CollegeSelective • High Transfer-InAffiliated with the Roman Catholic ChurchMain Campus
Ave Maria University Rankings
Affordability66
Selectivity43
Retention29
Graduation13
Earnings21
Diversity54
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Ave Maria University
100%Bachelor’s
-Associate’s
-Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences10%
Business, Management, Marketing25%
Education2%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs10%
History5%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities5%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies8%
Philosophy and Religious Studies3%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology12%
Social Sciences6%
Theology and Religious Vocations5%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Ave Maria University
83%Admission Rate
565Median SAT Math
590Median SAT Reading
24Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)510–620
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)540–640
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–27
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending Ave Maria University
$21KIn-State Tuition
$21KOut-of-State Tuition
$34KAverage Total Cost
$18KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Ave Maria University
51%Receive Federal Loans
$12KMedian Federal Debt
53%Repayment Rate
$230Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 19% | 68% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 36% | 7% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $13K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $30K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 46% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 53% | 40% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 60% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 66% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Ave Maria University
72%Retention Rate
<1%Transfer Rate
11%Withdrawal Rate
55%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 46% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 55% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 58% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 60% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 18% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57% | 54% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 46% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 33% | 47% | 50% |
| Other race | 48% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Ave Maria University
77%Employment Rate
$30KMedian Salary
$17K25 Pctl Salary
$42K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 77% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 68% | 81% | 84% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $17K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $30K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $42K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $55K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $30K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $37K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $33K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Ave Maria University
1,070Undergraduates
80%Full-time Undergrads
19Avg Entry Age
35Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 52% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 48% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | FL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 24% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 63% | 33% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14% | 32% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| Other race | 12% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | FL | US |
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Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Ave Maria University, FL
Immokalee Technical College
6 miles, N
Hodges University
19 miles, W
Ave Maria School of Law
19 miles, W
Cozmo Beauty School
21 miles, W