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Fast Facts
ABOUT US
Ave Maria University is a vibrant Catholic university located in beautiful Southwest Florida. It is an academic institution that pledges faithfulness to the teachings of the Church and is committed to providing one of the finest classical liberal arts curricula available. The professional staff and challenging curriculum provide students with training that empowers them to step out into the working world with a strong confidence in their academic foundation.
MAJORS OFFERED
Ave Maria University offers bachelor's degrees in biology, classics, economics, history, literature, mathematics, music, philosophy, politics, and theology. Pre-professional programs are offered in pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-business, and pre-theologate. A Certificate in Business is offered from the Institute for Business. As the University increases in size, major offerings will expand.
FACULTY
More than 98% of the faculty have earned doctoral degrees. Each student receives academic advising from a full-time faculty member. Accomplishments of the faculty in the classroom are matched by their professional and scholarly work.
CAMPUS FACILITIES
Ave Maria University is built on 1000 acres and is equipped with state-of-the art buildings and technology.
RESIDENCE HALLS
Each Residence Hall has common rooms, study lounges, computer labs, kitchenettes, laundry facilities, and a chapel.
STUDENT ENROLLMENT
Undergraduate students: 420
STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO
8 to 1
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
17 students
SCHOLARSHIPS
All students who complete an application will be automatically considered for merit-based and leadership scholarships. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.
FINANCIAL AID
87% receive financial aid.
In addition to federal aid, which is awarded according to federal rules and regulations, AMU issued institutional aid in the amount of $2,835,870 during the 2006-2007 academic year.
STUDENT PROFILE
43 states and 16 foreign countries represented. 55% women, 45% men
Average GPA from high school: 3.7
Average ACT: 25
Average SAT: 1227 (old scale); 1850 (new scale)
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
More than 30 student clubs and organizations.
ATHLETICS
Club Sports: Men's Club Basketball
Women's Club Basketball; Women's Volleyball; Men's Golf; Men's Club Soccer; Women's Club Soccer.
Intramural Sports: Co-Ed Volleyball; Co-Ed Soccer; Co-Ed Frisbee; Flag Football; Basketball
STUDY ABROAD
Spend a semester in tropical Nicaragua or historic Austria. Costs for these programs are the same as your regular tuition.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum high school GPA: 2.8
Minimum college GPA: 2.4
Minimum ACT: 22
Minimum SAT (including writing portion): 1580
Minimum SAT (on older form): 1050
2008-2009 COST
Tuition: $16,350
Room & Board: $7,600
Fees: $550
Total Cost: $24,500