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Ave Maria University is located in Naples, Florida. It was established in 2003 by Tom Monaghan, a Catholic philanthropist and the retired founder of Domino’s Pizza. The college has a satellite campus in Nicaragua as well. It is a private, Roman Catholic college that offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs. The college offers courses in biology, economics, literature, philosophy, politics, music and theology. Ave Maria University has the following academic divisions:
- Aquinas Center for Theological Renewal
- Institute for Business
- Language Learning Center
Ave Maria University has a chapter of the Sigma society. The college also has a number of other student organizations, including the Chess Club, the Fishing Club, the Drama Club, the Swing Dance Club and the Ice Skating Club. The college also has an active Student Government Association.
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Campus Location5050 Ave Maria Blvd
Ave Maria, FL 34142
USA
Main Tel: (239) 280-2500
Web Site The campus is in a rural area. |
Ave Maria University HighlightsWhere Ave Maria University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in mathematics, liberal arts, and religion and philosophy.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Selective admissions.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 78 | 10 | | Master | 13 | 1 | | Doctorale | | 1 |
Ave Maria StudentsThe student enrollment at Ave Maria was 460 in 2007 (438 full-time equivalent). About 50% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 50% of the class. Undergrads are 91% of enrolled students and graduate students are 9%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 16,255 | | Room | $ 3,870 | | Board | $ 3,270 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 | | Other | $ 3,700 |
Financial Aid: Ave Maria participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 41 |
Housing and MealsAve Maria provides on-campus housing for 570 of its 438 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Ave Maria Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 38% | | Women | 31% | | All | 34% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 530-660 | | Math | 498-620 | | Writing | 520-660 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) LIBERAL ARTS (36 awarded) - American Government and Politics (United States)
- Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- History
MATHEMATICS (3 awarded) MUSIC (0 awarded) RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (48 awarded) - Philosophy
- Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE (4 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
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