For the 2022-23 school year, tuition at Ave Maria University rose by 7.1%, based on the most recent figures released, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the private, four-year, not-for-profit institution paid $26,354 this year, which is $1,744 higher than the $24,610 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 32% of the undergraduate student body at Ave Maria University are Florida residents, while around 66% come from other states. International students make up about 1% of the undergraduate population.
Data indicates that all full-time undergraduates who began their studies at Ave Maria University in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. A total of 356 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $7.1 million, and 195 students obtained student loans exceeding $1.6 million.
Among all undergraduates, 1,221 students benefited from grants or scholarships totaling $24.3 million. Additionally, 623 students borrowed $3.8 million in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Ave Maria University in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 135 | 38% | $574,713 | $4,257 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 105 | 29% | $440,678 | $4,197 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 356 | 100% | $6.1 million | $17,114 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 356 | 100% | $7.1 million | $19,967 |
| Federal student loans | 194 | 54% | $999,734 | $5,153 |
| Other student loans | 39 | 11% | $645,389 | $16,548 |
| Student loan aid | 195 | 55% | $1.6 million | $8,437 |
| Total student aid | 356 | 100% | $8.8 million | $24,587 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
