Ave Maria University was founded in 2003 by Tom Monaghan, the founder of Domino’s Pizza. Located in Southwest Florida, Ave Maria University is a private Catholic university that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The university was founded on the principles of Catholic teachings and values, and its mission is “to develop virtuous leaders prepared to serve the Church and society with wisdom, justice, and charity.” The university has grown rapidly since its founding, now offering more than 40 undergraduate majors and a variety of graduate programs in fields such as business administration, education, theology, and nursing. In addition to its academic offerings, Ave Maria University also boasts a vibrant student life with more than 60 clubs and organizations that focus on everything from community service to athletics. The university’s campus is home to several residence halls as well as recreational facilities such as a gymnasium and outdoor athletic fields. As it continues to grow in size and scope each year, Ave Maria University remains committed to providing an excellent educational experience for its students rooted firmly in Catholic values.

Ave Maria University, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Ave Maria University. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Ave Maria University, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.

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Admissions Stats

Ave Maria University is a private Catholic university located in Ave Maria, Florida. It was founded in 2003 and is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. The university offers over forty undergraduate degree programs and five graduate degrees. The university has an acceptance rate of approximately 70%, making it one of the more selective universities in the state. The average GPA for incoming freshman is 3.49, and the average ACT score is 22. In terms of demographics, the student body consists primarily of Caucasian students (61%) with a smaller percentage of African American (12%), Hispanic (7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (5%), and other ethnicities (15%) represented among its student population. Women account for 56% of enrolled students while men make up 44%. The university also boasts a high retention rate, with 84% of first-year students returning for their second year at Ave Maria University. Overall, Ave Maria University provides an excellent education to its students in an environment that honors faith and values-driven learning.

Fall 2022 Selectivity

Selectivity	selective
Fall 2022 acceptance rate	44%
Early decision acceptance rate	N/A
Early action acceptance rate	N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)	44%

Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments

Applicants	1,126
Female applicants	N/A
Male applicants	N/A
Applicants accepted	498
Female applicants accepted	N/A
Male applicants accepted	N/A
Freshman enrollment	N/A
Female freshman enrollment	0
Male freshman enrollment	0
Early decision applicants	N/A
Early decision applicants accepted	N/A
Early decision applicants enrolled	N/A
Early action applicants	N/A
Early action applicants accepted	N/A
Early action applicants enrolled	N/A
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action	N/A

Fall 2022 Wait List

School has a wait list	N/A
Applicants placed on wait list	N/A
Students accepting place on wait list	N/A
Students accepted from wait list	N/A

Fall 2022 High School GPA

Freshman students submitting high school GPA	N/A
Average high school GPA	N/A
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores

Freshman students submitting SAT scores	68%
SAT Critical Reading average score	N/A
SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range	490-630
SAT Critical Reading score breakdown	N/A
SAT Math average score	N/A
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:	490-600
SAT Math score breakdown	N/A
SAT Writing average score	N/A
SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores

Freshman students submitting ACT scores	62%
Average ACT Composite score	N/A
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range	22-28
ACT Composite score breakdown	N/A
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
ACT English score breakdown	N/A
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
ACT Math score breakdown	N/A