Paying for Ave Maria University

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $28,224 7.10% $10,018 -39.95%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Ave Maria University (AMU) is $28,224 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,018. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at AMU.
98% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $20,932. It could cover 74.16% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $25,787 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
AMU's 4-year tuition is $126,060, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $204,522.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Ave Maria University is $28,224. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 7.10% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $30,227 , a 7.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
AMU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$26,354$16,307
2023-2024$28,224$17,175
Change % 2023-20247.10%5.32%
2024-2025$30,227$18,089

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $10,018. The graduate tuition is same as the last year. Its graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $22,916.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $6,015 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 40% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
AMU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$16,684$16,307
2023-2024$10,018$17,175
Change % 2023-2024-39.95%5.32%
2024-2025$6,015$18,089

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at AMU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,122. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $599.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,049
2023-2024$1,122
2024-2025$1,200
Graduate2022-2023$679
2023-2024$599
2024-2025$528

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,175 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 5.32% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 13.37% compared to the previous year.
The AMU's 2024 on-campus COA is $46,719 and off-campus COA is $48,031.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At AMU
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$28,224
Room & Board$14,125$15,437
Personal Expenses$3,050$3,050
Books & Supplies$1,320
Cost of Attendance$46,719$48,031
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

AMU Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at AMU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at AMU is $126,060.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
AMU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$29,483$30,798$32,172$33,607$126,060
Class of 2029Fall 2025$30,798$32,172$33,607$35,106$131,683
Class of 2030Fall 2026$32,172$33,607$35,106$36,672$137,558
Class of 2031Fall 2027$33,607$35,106$36,672$38,308$143,694
Class of 2032Fall 2028$35,106$36,672$38,308$40,017$150,103

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $204,522.
AMU 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$48,416$50,179$52,011$53,917$204,522
Class of 2029Fall 2025$50,179$52,011$53,917$55,897$212,004
Class of 2030Fall 2026$52,011$53,917$55,897$57,956$219,781
Class of 2031Fall 2027$53,917$55,897$57,956$60,097$227,866
Class of 2032Fall 2028$55,897$57,956$60,097$62,323$236,272

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 98% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $120,794.
AMU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$27,484$29,247$31,079$32,985$120,794
Class of 2029Fall 2025$29,247$31,079$32,985$34,965$128,276
Class of 2030Fall 2026$31,079$32,985$34,965$37,024$136,053
Class of 2031Fall 2027$32,985$34,965$37,024$39,165$144,138
Class of 2032Fall 2028$34,965$37,024$39,165$41,391$152,544

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Ave Maria University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to AMU
In-StateOut-of-State
Ave Maria University$28,224
Nova Southeastern University$37,080
University of Miami$59,926
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale$24,136
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide$11,665
The University of Tampa$33,424
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