Ave Maria University

Ave Maria University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Ave Maria, Florida, in a distant rural setting. The university enrolls 1,372 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 52.50 out of 100. The completion rate is 55% (IPEDS 2023) and the retention rate is 75% (IPEDS 2023).

Ave Maria University offers associate-level programs in health-related fields, including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Health/Health Care Administration/Management. These programs provide foundational credentials for students pursuing careers in clinical nursing or healthcare management.

Located in Ave Maria, FL, a planned community in Collier County in southwest Florida, Ave Maria University serves a primarily residential student population in a rural campus environment. Its health sciences programs complement the university's broader liberal arts curriculum and serve students in the surrounding Naples-Fort Myers region.