Ave Maria University
Ave Maria University is one of the sixty-six private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Florida. The campus is located in a rural area, in Ave Maria.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,113 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 283 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 192 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 68%). Every year 55% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Ave Maria University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $19,135, and fees were $835. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $19,135 and $835 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Rural |
| Number of Students1,113 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate68% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 127 miles radius of Ave Maria University
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Nova Southeastern University
76 miles away |
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City College-Fort Lauderdale
79 miles away |
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Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
80 miles away |
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City College-Miami
83 miles away |
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Barry University
83 miles away |
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University of Miami
84 miles away |
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Palm Beach Atlantic University
89 miles away |
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Southeastern University
121 miles away |
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Florida Southern College
121 miles away |
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Everest University-Brandon
127 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Barry University
offers 9 nursing programs |
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College of Saint Benedict
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Saint Anselm College
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Franciscan University of Steubenville
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Mount Marty College
offers 5 nursing programs |
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Benedictine College
offers 1 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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American Academy for Liberal Education 01/01/2008 - Current |
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/2010 - Current |
Admission
42%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 980 to 1230 |
| ACT | 21 to 27 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $798/credit | |
| In State Students | $798/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $798/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $540/credit | |
| In State Students | $540/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $540/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $35,910 | $35,910 | $35,910 |
| ADN | 70 | $55,860 | $55,860 | $55,860 |
| BSN | 125 | $99,750 | $99,750 | $99,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $27,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Ave Maria University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 27% | $4,139 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $481 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 42% | $3,898 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $10,666 |
| Federal Student Loans | 62% | $5,141 |
| Private Loans | 7% | $11,813 |
$19,783
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$15,026 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$17,634 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$17,417 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$20,046 |
| Over $110,000$21,296 |
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Student Population
1,072
Undergrads
41
Graduates
558
Women
555
Men
97%
Full-time
3%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
63% |
|
Hispanic |
14% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
12% |
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Black/African American |
5% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.
