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$30,198
per year
In-State Tuition
41%
Acceptance Rate
54%
Graduation Rate
79%
Retention Rate
Ave Maria University is an educational institution in Ave Maria, FL. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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29 of 31 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions Ave Maria University places on CLEP credit
The Registrar permits up to 30 credits combined from AP, CLEP and other credit-by-examination. The prospective-student CLEP chart lists specific awards and exclusions. Current students must complete a Transient Form, take core and major classes at Ave Maria, and may receive only eight credits of general electives and languages through CLEP; native-language exams are ineligible. Language Level 1 and Level 2 awards do not stack beyond eight credits. The two U.S. History exams combine toward POLT 203; confirm their joint award with the Registrar before testing. An official College Board score report is required.
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Ave Maria awards academic merit scholarships automatically at admission; Honors College students can also receive an Honors Scholarship.
Honors College Scholarship
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For students admitted to the Honors College. Requires an unweighted GPA of 3.70 plus a 1360 SAT, 30 ACT or 95 CLT. Amount is not published.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 28, 2026
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Net Price(family income < $30K)
$18,761
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$49,520
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,776
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Oct 2026
Conditions Ave Maria University places on CLEP credit
The Registrar permits up to 30 credits combined from AP, CLEP and other credit-by-examination. The prospective-student CLEP chart lists specific awards and exclusions. Current students must complete a Transient Form, take core and major classes at Ave Maria, and may receive only eight credits of general electives and languages through CLEP; native-language exams are ineligible. Language Level 1 and Level 2 awards do not stack beyond eight credits. The two U.S. History exams combine toward POLT 203; confirm their joint award with the Registrar before testing. An official College Board score report is required.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 0 | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 0 | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Ave Maria, Florida
Collier County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
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