Here are the current tuition and fee figures for Ave Maria University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Ave Maria University were $30,198 a year for undergraduate students. There is no in-state discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $1,383; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,815 |
| Fees | $1,383 |
| Total | $30,198 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will Ave Maria University cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how Ave Maria University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In FL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Ave Maria University is about average on cost.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Ave Maria University Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Ave Maria University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $23,521 |
| Two Years Ago | $25,168 |
| One Year Ago | $26,928 |
| Most Recent Year | $28,815 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at AMU has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition climbed 7.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $32,314 the year ahead.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 7.06%, so a year from now students could pay around $32,329.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $32,329 |
| In 2 Years | $34,611 |
| In 3 Years | $37,054 |
| In 4 Years | $39,669 |
| In 5 Years | $42,469 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $143,663.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Ave Maria University, head to the Ave Maria University Financial Aid page.