Ave Maria University: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

Ave Maria University is a private Catholic university with an acceptance rate of 83%. Located just east of Naples, Florida, Ave Maria offers 33 majors and 9 pre-professional programs. AMU has a 14-to-1 student / faculty ratio, an average class size of 20, and an active student community with over 50 clubs and organizations including arts and culture, faith and service, sports and recreation, academic, and special interest groups. In athletics, Ave Maria University is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) primarily competing in the Sun Conference.

Considering applying to Ave Maria University? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, Ave Maria University had an acceptance rate of 83%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 83 students were admitted, making Ave Maria's admissions process somewhat competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

Ave Maria University requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 73% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Ave Maria's admitted students fall within the top 35% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Ave Maria scored between 540 and 640, while 25% scored below 540 and 25% scored above 640. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 510 and 620, while 25% scored below 510 and 25% scored above 620. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1260 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at Ave Maria University.

Requirements

Ave Maria University participates in the scorechoice program, meaning that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates. Ave does not require the optional essay section of the SAT. Note that Ave Maria suggests that successful students have a minimum SAT score of 1060.

ACT Scores and Requirements

Ave Maria University requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 50% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Ave Maria's admitted students fall within the top 42% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Ave Maria University received a composite ACT score between 21 and 27, while 25% scored above 27 and 25% scored below 21.

Requirements

Note that Ave Maria University does not superscore ACT results; your highest composite ACT score will be considered. Ave Maria does not require the optional ACT writing section. Note that Ave Maria suggests that successful applicants have a minimum ACT composite score of 21.

GPA

In 2018, the average high school GPA of Ave Maria University's incoming freshmen class was 3.37. This data suggests that most successful applicants to Ave Maria University have primarily B grades. Note that Ave Maria is looking for applicants with a minimum unweighted high school GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.

Admissions Chances

Ave Maria University, which accepts fewer than three-quarters of applicants, has a competitive admissions pool with above average grades and scores. If your SAT/ACT scores and GPA fall within the school's average range, you have a strong chance of being accepted. The school's application also requires students to detail the extracurricular activities in which they have participated. While not required, Ave recommends campus visits, tours, and overnight stays on campus for interested applicants. The college is looking for students who will contribute to the campus community in meaningful ways, not just students who show promise in the classroom. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their grades and scores are outside of Ave Maria's average range.

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All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and Ave Maria University Undergraduate Admissions Office.