Profile: Ave Maria University

 ABOUT USAve Maria University is a vibrant Catholic university located in beautiful Southwest Florida. It is an academic institution that pledges faithfulness to the teachings of the Church and is committed to providing one of the finest classical liberal arts curricula available. The professional staff and challenging curriculum provide students with training that empowers them to step out into the working world with a strong confidence in their academic foundation.

MAJORS OFFEREDAve Maria University offers bachelor's degrees in biology, classics, economics, history, literature, mathematics, music, philosophy, politics, and theology. Pre-professional programs are offered in pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-business, and pre-theologate. A Certificate in Business is offered from the Institute for Business. As the University increases in size, major offerings will expand.

FACULTYMore than 98% of the faculty have earned doctoral degrees. Each student receives academic advising from a full-time faculty member. Accomplishments of the faculty in the classroom are matched by their professional and scholarly work.

CAMPUS FACILITIESAve Maria University is built on 1000 acres and is equipped with state-of-the art buildings and technology.

RESIDENCE HALLSEach Residence Hall has common rooms, study lounges, computer labs, kitchenettes, laundry facilities, and a chapel.

STUDENT ENROLLMENTUndergraduate students: 420

STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO8 to 1

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE17 students

SCHOLARSHIPSAll students who complete an application will be automatically considered for merit-based and leadership scholarships. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.

FINANCIAL AID87% receive financial aid.
In addition to federal aid, which is awarded according to federal rules and regulations, AMU issued institutional aid in the amount of $2,835,870 during the 2006-2007 academic year.

STUDENT PROFILE43 states and 16 foreign countries represented. 55% women, 45% men
Average GPA from high school: 3.7
Average ACT: 25
Average SAT: 1227 (old scale); 1850 (new scale)

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONSMore than 30 student clubs and organizations.

ATHLETICSClub Sports: Men's Club Basketball
Women's Club Basketball; Women's Volleyball; Men's Golf; Men's Club Soccer; Women's Club Soccer.
Intramural Sports: Co-Ed Volleyball; Co-Ed Soccer; Co-Ed Frisbee; Flag Football; Basketball

STUDY ABROADSpend a semester in tropical Nicaragua or historic Austria. Costs for these programs are the same as your regular tuition.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSMinimum high school GPA: 2.8
Minimum college GPA: 2.4
Minimum ACT: 22
Minimum SAT (including writing portion): 1580
Minimum SAT (on older form): 1050