- Acceptance rate: 41% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $23,515 a year (2022–23)
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Ave Maria University reported an acceptance rate of 41% for fall 2024.
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Ave Maria University GPA requirements
Ave Maria University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Ave Maria University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Ave Maria University acceptance rate
Ave Maria University admitted 1,113 of 2,689 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 41%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Ave Maria University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Ave Maria, Florida, with 1,301 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Ave Maria University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Ave Maria University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Ave Maria University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,515 a year at Ave Maria University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ave Maria University hard to get into?
It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Ave Maria University admitted 41% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Ave Maria University?
No. Ave Maria University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is Ave Maria University's acceptance rate?
Ave Maria University's acceptance rate was 41% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,113 of 2,689 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into Ave Maria University?
A lot: Ave Maria University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Ave Maria University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Ave Maria University admitted 41% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Ave Maria University?
Ave Maria University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Ave Maria University look at legacy status?
No. Ave Maria University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Ave Maria University?
Yes. Ave Maria University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Ave Maria University require an essay?
No, but it considers one. Ave Maria University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Ave Maria University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,515 a year at Ave Maria University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Ave Maria University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Ave Maria UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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