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, 34% of people who applied to Ave Maria were accepted. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 530 to 660. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 498 or more. Students attending Ave Maria come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.
In 2007, Ave Maria had 460 enrolled students.
The school is generally not a school for part-time students. Many students at Ave Maria live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available.
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 | 48 | theology, philosophy |
| Liberal Arts | 36 | English, American government and politics, economics, Classical languages, history |
| Science | 4 | biology |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Ave Maria in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 78 | 10 |
| Master's degree | 13 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Ave Maria had a total enrollment of 460 students (438 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
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 570 of its 438 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
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The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 582 | 198 | 34% | 187 | 94% |
| Men | 256 | 97 | 38% | 93 | 96% |
| Women | 326 | 101 | 31% | 94 | 93% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 498 | 620 |
| SAT Writing | 520 | 660 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
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 | 40% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 35% |
| 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 | $ 16,255 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,255 |
| Room and board | $ 7,140 |
| Room charge | $ 3,870 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,270 |
| 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)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 34 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $81,279 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 10 | $77,872 | 4 | $61,253 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 18 | $62,158 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 34 | $70,154 | 7 | $62,973 |
*: 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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