Acceptance Rate
45%
Enrollment
1,229
Graduation Rate
55%
Student-Faculty Ratio
13:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,520
Retention Rate
75%
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$28,222
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,222
Avg Net Price
$23,655
Room & Board
$14,125
Total COA
$43,220
Median Debt
$20,776
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$19,716
$30,001–48,000
$18,784
$48,001–75,000
$22,156
$75,001–110,000
$24,553
$110,001+
$25,967
Pell Grant Rate: 23%
Federal Loan Rate: 50%
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Sticker Price$42,347
Estimated Net Price$23,655 (avg)
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Ave Maria University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
55%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,520
Retention Rate
75%
Median Debt
$20,776
Top Programs
Business & Marketing
24.9%
Health Professions
16.6%
Biology
10.9%
Communication
9.8%
Psychology
7.6%
Social Sciences
6.0%
Philosophy & Religious Studies
3.8%
Theology
3.8%
History
3.4%
Mathematics & Statistics
2.6%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 24 | — |
| Psychology, General | 21 | $38,617 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 17 | $35,371 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 17 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 16 | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 15 | — |
| Biology, General | 12 | $44,411 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 12 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 10 | — |
| Economics | 10 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 10 | — |
| Political Science and Government | 9 | — |
| Music | 7 | — |
| Mathematics | 5 | — |
| Physics | 5 | — |
Demographics
Men 45%Women 55%
White
70.1%
Black
3.4%
Hispanic
16.0%
Asian
3.9%
International
2.4%
Application Info
Deadlines
REA2026-07-26
App Fee (Domestic)$10
App Fee (International)$10
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.
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