Ave Maria University

www.avemaria.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$23,521

6% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$18,643

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.68%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

64%

7,410 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,604

97.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

60.9%

368 Graduates

About

Ave Maria University is a higher education institution located in Collier County, FL. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Ave Maria University were General Business Administration & Management (45 degrees awarded), General Psychology (32 degrees), and Exercise Physiology (31 degrees).

In 2021, 409 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ave Maria University. 55.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (265 degrees), 4.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (59 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ave Maria University is $23,521, which is $−4,984 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Ave Maria University is $23,521, which is $−4,984 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,643.

In 2021, 98% of undergraduate students attending Ave Maria University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$23,521

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Ave Maria University was $23,521. The cost of tuition at Ave Maria University is $−4,984 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Ave Maria University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,643

2021 Value

3.03%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Ave Maria University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,643. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Ave Maria University grew by 3.03%.

This chart compares the average net price of Ave Maria University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,580

Room and Board

$1,260

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ave Maria University was of $12,580 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4.92% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,260. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Ave Maria University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Ave Maria University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.16% with respect to 2020, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ave Maria University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.68%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Ave Maria University was 0.68%, which represents 2 out of the 294 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Ave Maria University received 7,410 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 138% annual growth. Out of those 7,410 applicants, 4,746 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 64% acceptance rate.

There were 2,604 students enrolled at Ave Maria University in 2021. 55% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Ave Maria University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

4,746

Accepted Out of 7,410

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Ave Maria University was 64% (4,746 admissions from 7,410 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 91.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 138%, while admissions grew by 65.8%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Ave Maria University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

55%

Submission Percentage (2020)

328

Scores Submitted (2020)

55% of enrolled first-time students at Ave Maria University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Ave Maria University had a total enrollment of 2,604 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Ave Maria University is 2,536 students and the part-time enrollment is 68. This means that 97.4% of students enrolled at Ave Maria University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ave Maria University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.4% White, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.92% Black or African American, 3.46% Asian, and 0.845% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Ave Maria University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.1%), followed by White Male (30.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.43%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (47.1%), followed by White Female (23.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (8.82%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ave Maria University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,604 students. The full-time enrollment at Ave Maria University is 2,536 and the part-time enrollment is 68. This means that 97.4% of students enrolled at Ave Maria University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Ave Maria University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Ave Maria University was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Ave Maria University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Ave Maria University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,782 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
396 enrolled students
Black or African American
102 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ave Maria University is 68.4% White, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.92% Black or African American, 3.46% Asian, and 0.845% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 178 students (6.84%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 47 more women than men received degrees from Ave Maria University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ave Maria University is white (265 degrees awarded). There were 4.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (59 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Ave Maria University is General Business Administration & Management (45 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (32 degrees) and Exercise Physiology (31 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ave Maria University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (37 degrees awarded), History (14 degrees), and Biology (62 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ave Maria University are Physicians (402,856 people), Postsecondary teachers (203,933 people), Other managers (176,792 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (168,746 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (155,309 people).

The most specialized majors at Ave Maria University in 2021 are Theology (37 degrees awarded), History (14 degrees), Biology (62 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (5 degrees), and Math & Statistics (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ave Maria University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Ave Maria University are Theology (37 degrees awarded), History (14 degrees), Biology (62 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (5 degrees), and Math & Statistics (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ave Maria University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (483,704 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (419,660 people), Elementary & secondary schools (402,149 people), Offices of physicians (194,233 people), and Computer Systems Design (156,961 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Ave Maria University.

Most Common (2020)

General Business Administration & Management
24 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
21 degree-majors awarded
Theological Studies
17 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Ave Maria University was General Business Administration & Management with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Ave Maria University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

181

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

228

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 181 degrees were awarded to men at Ave Maria University, which is 0.794 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (228).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ave Maria University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Ave Maria University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.82 times more than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Ave Maria University in General Communication, which is 8 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

48%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 48% of students graduating from Ave Maria University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (86.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Ave Maria University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (86.4% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 12.5% of graduates (46 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
265 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
59 degrees awarded
Black or African American
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ave Maria University is white (265 degrees awarded). There were 4.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (59 degrees).

11.7% of degree recipients (48 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
157 degrees awarded
White Male
108 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ave Maria University is white female (157 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (108 degrees).

Operations

Ave Maria University has an endowment valued at nearly $8.66M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 23M (266%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Ave Maria University had a total salary expenditure of 40M. Ave Maria University employs 56 Associate professors, 50 Assistant professors and 12 Professors. Most academics at Ave Maria University are Male Associate professor (46), Male Assistant professor (28), and Female Assistant professor (22).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ave Maria University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 68 employees, Management, with 56 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 28 employees.

Endowment

$8.66M

2021 Endowment

32.8%

growth from 2020

Ave Maria University has an endowment valued at about $8.66M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Ave Maria University grew 32.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $43.7M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Ave Maria University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$13.1M

2021 Salaries

2.04%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Ave Maria University paid a median of $13.1M in salaries, which represents 32.7% of their overall expenditure ($40M) and a 2.04% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.5M

Instructional Salaries

126

Number of Employees

In 2021, Ave Maria University paid a total of $9.5M to 126 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $9.84M (65%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

56 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

68 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ave Maria University were Associate professor with 56 employees, Assistant professor with 50 employees, and Professor with 12 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ave Maria University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 68 employees, Management with 56 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ave Maria University was Male Associate professor with 46 employees, Male Assistant professor with 28 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 22 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Ave Maria University.