AMU Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Ave Maria University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Ave Maria University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Ave Maria University (AMU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. AMU's acceptance rate is 41.39% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 2,689 students applied and 1,113 were admitted to the school. It means that your chances of getting into AMU is not low.

To apply to AMU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not considered for admission at Ave Maria University.

AMU's acceptance rate is the 8th lowest among 56 Florida colleges with competitive admission.
AMU's yield rate is 32.79%, which is marginally lower by 1.20 percentage points (approximately 3.5% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 40% and 50% (average yield: 33.99%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to AMU at colleges with acceptance rates between 40% and 50%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, AMU's acceptance rate is 41.39% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 32.79%. 1,415 men and 1,274 women applied to AMU and 532 men and 581 women students were accepted.

Among them, 176 men and 189 women were enrolled in AMU. You can explore the AMU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at AMU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	2,689	1,415	1,274	0	0
Admitted	1,113	532	581	0	0
Enrolled	365	176	189	0	0
Acceptance Rate	41.39%	37.60%	45.60%	-	-
Yield	32.79%	33.08%	32.53%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Ave Maria University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at AMU. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Ave Maria University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

AMU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to AMU:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.avemaria.edu/admissions/
Online Application: https://www.avemaria.edu/apply/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research)

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What is the acceptance rate at the AMU?

AMU is less competitive, with an acceptance rate of 41.39%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to AMU?

AMU does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does AMU require essays or personal statements?

AMU recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for AMU admission?

AMU recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

AMU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, AMU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, AMU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for AMU?

The institutional SAT code for AMU is 4249.