Ave Maria University

Four or more years, Private not-for-profit • Ave Maria, FL

Overall Rating

3.7

14 Reviews

60%

Division and Conference

NAIA • The Sun Conference | TSC

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3.7 Coach & Staff Rating

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5050 Ave Maria Blvd

Ave Maria, FL, 34142-9505

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Location

Rural: Distant

Size

1,000 - 4,999

Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

Students per Full Time Faculty

18: 1

Religious Affiliation

Roman Catholic

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate

64.1 %

Avg. Number of Applicants

3,705

Standardized Testing Policy

Recommended

Tuition & Debt

In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,610

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,610

Median Debt after Graduation

$12,000

Median Debt by Family Income

Yearly income $0–$30,000

$10,875

Yearly income $30,001–$75,000

$12,000

Yearly income $75,000+

$12,676

Earnings & Employment Rate

Median Earning After Graduation

1-Yr after Graduation

$32,615

4-Yr after Graduation

$42,995

Employment Rate

98 %

Undergraduate Majors Offered

Undergrad Majors

Bachelor's Degree

Top Fields of Study by Number of Graduates

Theological and Ministerial Studies. - Bachelor's Degree

3,906

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$27,528

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$35,371

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. - Bachelor's Degree

2,613

Biology, General. - Bachelor's Degree

2,601

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$44,411

Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. - Bachelor's Degree

1,612

Natural Resources Conservation and Research. - Bachelor's Degree

301

Finance and Financial Management Services. - Bachelor's Degree

5,208

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. - Bachelor's Degree

5,138

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Music. - Bachelor's Degree

5,009

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Psychology, General. - Bachelor's Degree

4,201

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$27,372

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

$38,617

Philosophy. - Bachelor's Degree

3,801

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. - Bachelor's Degree

2,609

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. - Bachelor's Degree

2,401

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$35,252

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. - Bachelor's Degree

1,312

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

History. - Bachelor's Degree

5,401

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Accounting and Related Services. - Bachelor's Degree

5,203

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Health and Medical Administrative Services. - Bachelor's Degree

5,107

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Political Science and Government. - Bachelor's Degree

4,510

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Physics. - Bachelor's Degree

4,008

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Mathematics. - Bachelor's Degree

2,701

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. - Bachelor's Degree

2,602

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Literature. - Bachelor's Degree

2,314

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Communication and Media Studies. - Bachelor's Degree

901

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Marketing. - Bachelor's Degree

5,214

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Business Administration, Management and Operations. - Bachelor's Degree

5,202

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. - Bachelor's Degree

5,100

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

$29,993

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

Economics. - Bachelor's Degree

4,506

Median Earning 1-Yr after Graduation

Median Earning 4-Yr after Graduation

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Graduation & Retention

Retention Rate

First year, Full Time Students

74%

Transfer Rate

26 %

Recent Ratings

Coed Swimming & Diving

Giordan Harris

Swimming Head Coach

Ave Maria University

NAIA • Big Sky Conference

Breaking Plateaus And Finding Renewed Love For The Sport With Giordan

Date: March 20, 2025

By Other

4.4

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

4.5

5.0

Tags

"I had the pleasure of training under Coach Giordan for two years. During this time, I broke long-held plateaus, saw best times in several events, re-discovered my love for the sport, and was constantly motivated to improve in and out of practice. Not perfect but will always highly recommend. "

Women's Basketball

Alex Moorehead

Women's Basketball Head Coach

Ave Maria University

Look Forward To Seeing How Team Improves In Year 4

Date: December 17, 2024

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.2

4.4

4.2

Tags

Intense Honest Disorganized Knowledgeable Great Communicator

"I will say is that I am empathetic to Coach Moorehead; his style of coaching within the environment surrounding him and his new staff. I wish him, his staff, and team the best of luck moving forward throughout the remainder of the season. "

Women's Basketball

Alex Moorehead

Women's Basketball Head Coach

Ave Maria University

Program Continues To Exceed Expectations Under Moorehead

Date: August 13, 2024

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.2

4.4

4.2

Tags

Intense Honest Disorganized Knowledgeable Great Communicator

"Great hire & person! Understands strengths and weaknesses within himself before pointing the finger at others. Will strive to take the program in the right direction. "

Coed Swimming & Diving

Giordan Harris

Swimming Head Coach

Ave Maria University

NAIA • Big Sky Conference

Not Only A Coach, But A Great Teacher And Mentor

Date: July 21, 2024

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

4.0

4.5

5.0

Tags

Direct Cool Knowledgeable Organized Passionate About Coaching

"Swam 2 years for him, very knowledgeable and experienced in the sport. We didn’t just swim and train, he taught us about the sport, not just in the pool but in the weight room too. I got to my best swimming performances thanks to his help, caring, and motivation "

Women's Basketball

Alex Moorehead

Women's Basketball Head Coach

Ave Maria University

5 Star Coach, Willing To Go Extra Mile

Date: July 21, 2024

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.2

4.4

4.2

Tags

Intense Honest Disorganized Knowledgeable Great Communicator

"Last 3 years and the basketball program is relevant again. Loyal to his players and will do anything for them. "

Women's Softball

Juliaclare Plezbert

Head Softball Coach

Ave Maria University

Would Not Recommend Stay Far Away.

Date: March 28, 2024

By Other

1.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

Tags

Direct Intense Cool Believes In You Cares About Academics

"Coach is very dishonest and very unorganized in everything she does. Hurts players feelings and doesn’t care you are having a hard time. Gas lights and forgets she told you to do something and then said why did you do that. Mentally draining! In game coaching is horrible! Also her practices are not very detailed as she doesn’t know how to explain things and then gets frustrated and has us run as a sign of weakness of non teaching or know how to teach. Also has some players not dress for games which is so bad being that’s it’s a catholic university. Not suitable to coach for a catholic university. Coaches style is to coach in fear ! Players are afraid to ask questions!! She is a fraud. Very disappointing! Go back to Indiana. "

Athletic Staff

Angelica Crawford

Director of Sports Performance

Ave Maria University

Poor Hire From The Athletic Department Leading To Unnecessary Injuries.

Date: January 17, 2024

By Other

1.6

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

2.0

1.0

2.0

"Went to school as a literature major and competes as a powerlifter. Has no previous experience in regards to sports performance and doesn't understand the role of sports performance in collegiate athletics. Extremely sexist towards women's sports and openly shames girls weights instead of having private conversations. Causes unnecessary injuries in the weight room due to negligence. Preached to athletes that static stretching would get them injured instead of properly educating the athletes. Was hired without having the collegiate strength and conditioning certification from the NSCA instead of increasing the funds for a proper sports performance coach."

Men's Tennis

Carlos Pinel

Men's Tennis Head Coach

Ave Maria University

Amu Was Lacking A Good Leader To Turn The Program Around. Coach Carlos Was The Perfect Fit And Exactly What Our Team Needed.

Date: October 19, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Honest Motivational Cares About Academics Creates A Great Team Culture Players Coach

"Coach Carlos was the reason why I went to Ave Maria. "

Men's Baseball

Nicholas McCormick

Men's Baseball Assistant Coach

Ave Maria University

Excellent Coach Who Cares About His Team

Date: July 25, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

5.0

Tags

Direct Motivational Believes In You Cares About Academics Great Leader

"Great coach who motivated the team to be the best possible. Highly recommend."

Softball

Juliaclare Plezbert

Coordinator of Fall Events

Goshen College

Her Energy Is Contagious In The Best Way

Date: April 9, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

3.0

Tags

Direct Intense Cool Believes In You Cares About Academics

"Coach Plezbert is all about the team dynamic. She is creative in so many ways to make team bonding so fun and she’s someone who will always be in your corner to back you up. "

Women's Basketball

Alex Moorehead

Women's Basketball Head Coach

Ave Maria University

Excellent Coach With A Proven Track Record Of Winning

Date: February 23, 2023

By Other

5.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.2

4.4

4.2

Tags

Intense Honest Disorganized Knowledgeable Great Communicator

"Amazing, knowledgable coach, effective communicator, and has a proven track record for success."

Women's Soccer

Tyler Rosser

Women's Soccer Head Coach

Ave Maria University

Do Not Recommend

Date: September 2, 2022

By Other

2.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

2.0

Tags

Players Coach

"A member of the coaching staff is a parent whose daughters all played for the team. There is clear bias in that regard. Playing time and team decisions are not based on skill, but on how many times you go to church a week. Rosser wants the team to be a cult. "

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Women's Basketball

Alex Moorehead

Women's Basketball Head Coach

Ave Maria University

Overly Aggressive And Verbally Abusive

Date: July 1, 2022

By Other

1.2

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

4.2

4.4

4.2

Tags

Intense Honest Disorganized Knowledgeable Great Communicator

"Blamed for other athletes injury then attacked over personal information. Happened multiple different times. "

Athletic Staff

Wil Hampton

Associate Athletic Director

Ave Maria University

Unknowledgeable

Date: June 11, 2022

By Other

2.0

Overall

Caring

Motivational

Knowledgeable

Honest

1.0

2.0

1.0

5.0

Tags

Disorganized Players Coach Poor Communication

"Was formerly head softball coach, very disorganized and was notorious for playing his daughter, who racked up the most strikeouts in the conference without giving other deserving players a chance. Knows close to nothing about the game of softball. Would not recommend to any college softball prospect."

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