Ave Maria University
The university takes as its mission the sponsorship of a liberal arts education curriculum dedicated, as articulated in the apostolic constitution Ex Corde Ecclesiae, to the advancement of human culture, the promotion of dialogue between faith and reason, the formation of men and women in the intellectual and moral virtues of the Catholic faith, and to the development of professional and pre-professional programs in response to local and societal needs.
📍5050 Ave Maria Blvd., Ave Maria, FL 34142
📞 (239) 280-2500
🌐 Ave Maria University Website
No. of Students: 1,300
No. of Majors/Areas of Study: 35 majors and 34 minors that build on a liberal arts core curriculum as well as three graduate degrees (MBA, M.Ed., M.A. in Theology) and one doctoral program (Theology). Undergraduate opportunities for study at AMU include diverse fields such as business, psychology, computer science, politics, pre-nursing, communications, theology and philosophy, biology, and many more.
Mandatum: Yes
Daily or Weekly Eucharistic Adoration: Yes; perpetual adoration on campus
Places Where Students Can Study Abroad: Rome (semester-long study-abroad programs each spring and fall, as well as a new summer-term option)
Annual Cost of Tuition: $44,250 per academic year
Typical % of students who receive scholarships and/or typical amount of financial aid: >95% on scholarship
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 12:1
Athletics Division: 27 total intercollegiate sports, most of which compete in the Sun Conference within the NAIA
Acceptance Rate: 40%
On-campus-living requirement: Required for undergraduates; single-gender dorms only
% of students who live on campus: >90%
Why Ave Maria
The world needs you. It needs well-educated Catholic professionals across every field. Ave Maria University prepares you to deepen your faith, achieve academic excellence and courageously bring it to the world. With its Catholic community, rigorous education, and personal and professional formation, you’ll be ready. Bring it to the world.
The Institution:
- President’s Oath
- Catholic Board
- Catholic Faculty
- Mandatum Required
- Theologians’ Oath
Campus Culture:
- Mass and Confession
- Speakers Vetted
- Unobjectionable Clubs
- No Coed Dorms
- Health Services Okay
School’s Comments:
Lead & Succeed
Ave Maria students receive more than a degree when they graduate: They receive a rigorous education, personal and professional formation, skills and internships and all within an authentically Catholic community. They graduate primed to lead and succeed.
Authentic Catholic Education
Whether you’re studying biology, psychology or finance, the truths of the faith are interwoven throughout at AMU. This enables students to understand their chosen discipline and the world around them through the Catholic faith. You will graduate fully prepared to be a witness to Christ as you excel in your field, your career and your life.
Rigorous Academics
Our approach to academics is guided by Pope St. John Paul II’s Ex Corde Ecclesiae. We are educating and forming students — personally and professionally — to transform the world and our culture.
- 92% of our professors have terminal degrees — the highest academic degree that can be awarded in their field.
- Small class sizes and hands-on learning prepare you to excel.
- Mentorship from exceptional faculty with a passion for education and Christ-centered formation.
- Since 2021, 22 AMU students, including many undergrads, have published papers with their chemistry and physics professors in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
