Ave Maria University Acceptance Rate
Ave Maria, Florida · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,448
- Admitted
- 1,097
- Yield
- 29%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Ave Maria University's acceptance rate has fallen from 51.7% in 2014–15 to 44.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,737 to 2,448 (+41%) over that period.
Its 44.8% rate makes Ave Maria University more selective than about 87% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 77%.
Ave Maria University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 29% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,737 | 898 | 51.7% | 390 |
| 2015–16 | 2,261 | 967 | 42.8% | 301 |
| 2016–17 | 2,173 | 867 | 39.9% | 267 |
| 2017–18 | 2,526 | 1,064 | 42.1% | 283 |
| 2018–19 | 1,378 | 1,143 | 82.9% | 331 |
| 2019–20 | 1,446 | 1,227 | 84.9% | 321 |
| 2020–21 | 1,559 | 1,431 | 91.8% | 297 |
| 2021–22 | 3,705 | 2,373 | 64% | 377 |
| 2022–23 | 3,404 | 1,505 | 44.2% | 356 |
| 2023–24 | 2,448 | 1,097 | 44.8% | 318 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,367 | 624 | 45.6% |
| Men | 1,081 | 473 | 43.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Ave Maria University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Ave Maria University's acceptance rate?
Ave Maria University's acceptance rate is 44.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,097 admitted of 2,448 applicants).
Is Ave Maria University test optional?
Ave Maria University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Ave Maria University?
Ave Maria University received 2,448 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,097.
Is Ave Maria University getting harder to get into?
Ave Maria University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 51.7% in 2014–15 to 44.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.avemaria.edu/.