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The main campus of Ave Maria is in Ave Maria, FL (a rural area). The school is a Roman Catholic institution. Ave Maria is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
Ave Maria students most commonly major in a field related to mathematics and liberal arts.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, 37% of people who applied to Ave Maria were accepted. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 530 to 710. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 500 or more.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.
In 2007-2008, the school had 460 enrolled students.
Many students at Ave Maria live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Florida Sun Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Ave Maria University
5050 Ave Maria Blvd
Ave Maria, FL 34142
General Phone: (239) 280-2500
http://www.avemaria.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion and Philosophy | 74 | theology, philosophy |
| Liberal Arts | 40 | economics, English, American government and politics, history, Classical languages |
| Science | 6 | biology |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Ave Maria in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 88 | 10 |
| Master's degree | 38 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Ave Maria had a total enrollment of 460 students (523 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 70% |
| Graduate | 30% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Unknown | 25% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Ave Maria offers campus housing for 750 of its 523 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,248 | 467 | 37% | 251 | 54% |
| Men | 539 | 204 | 38% | 121 | 59% |
| Women | 709 | 263 | 37% | 130 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 660 |
| SAT Writing | 540 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 76% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 24% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,875 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,875 |
| Room and board | $ 7,600 |
| Room charge | $ 4,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,700 |
Financial Aid:
Ave Maria participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3941300)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 12 | $72,211 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 9 | $82,074 | 4 | $63,314 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 21 | $62,846 | 4 | $46,481 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 42 | $69,642 | 9 | $57,903 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
LIBERAL ARTS
American Government and Politics (United States)
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ave Maria Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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