Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, Florida · Private
Ave Maria University admitted 45% of 2,448 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 55% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Ave Maria University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- July 26, 2027
The application fee is $10, and Ave Maria University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Ave Maria University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $46,717 a year. After grants, students paid $23,515 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Ave Maria University’s acceptance rate?
Ave Maria University admitted 45% of applicants: 1,097 of 2,448 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Ave Maria University’s application deadline?
Ave Maria University’s 2026–27 deadline is July 26, 2027. It has no early round on the Common App.
How much is Ave Maria University’s application fee?
The application fee is $10 for 2026–27, and Ave Maria University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Ave Maria University have supplemental essays?
No. Ave Maria University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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