Admissions at a Glance

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Quick Facts About Ave Maria University

  • Ave Maria University is a Catholic University. We proudly uphold and adhere to the Magisterium of the Church and its Catholic Mission.
  • AMU touts 21 strong majors and 2 Pre-Professional Programs that meet the needs of all students who are eager to develop and challenge themselves to the highest levels they can achieve.
  • AMU boasts a student to faculty ratio of 12:1.
  • Average Class Size is 17.
  • AMU students come to us from families across the nation and across the globe-- 45 states and 30 countries are represented.
  • AMU has comprised an outstanding group of faculty that excel as teachers and as scholars. Nearly all are full time and 98% have earned the highest degree in their field. AMU students are taught by the Best!
  • Ave Maria University is situated on 1000 acres in Southwest Florida. The University is characterized by its distinctive buildings, designed in the tradition of Frank Lloyd Wright. Progress on the overall campus Master Building Plan continues on a regular basis.
  • The Canizaro Library holds 400,000 volumes. It uses the most up-to-date techniques and practices to provide exceptional library service to the Ave Maria University community.
  • Golisano Fieldhouse serves as the hub for the AMU Athletic Department. Our athletic teams compete in the NAIA in the following sports: baseball, men/women's basketball, men/women's cross country, football, men/women's golf, men/women's soccer, softball, men/women's tennis, men/women's track & field, volleyball, and cheerleading/dance. Club sports are rugby.
  • More than 60 Clubs and Organizations provide a vibrant extracurricular component to the AMU educational environment.

Contact Info:

Ave Maria University Student Enrollment Center
5050 Ave Maria Boulevard
Ave Maria FL 34142-9505
Toll Free: (877) 283-8648
Local: (239) 280-2556
Fax: (239) 280-2559
e-mail: admissions@avemaria.edu

Hours of Operation:
M –F: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat: By Pre-set Appointment

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