Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $46,129. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $30,198 |
| Housing & meals | $14,125 |
| Books & supplies | $1,320 |
| Personal & travel | $3,050 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,564 |
| Total cost of attendance | $46,129 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
Florida residents: students may also qualify for Bright Futures, the state's merit scholarship, at eligible Florida colleges. Award amounts by school are coming to this page.
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AMU net price compared with other Florida colleges
AMU has the 60th-lowest average net price of 80 Florida colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota | $22,356 | 38% | $40,318 |
| 57 | Barry University | $22,613 | 38% | $55,966 |
| 58 | Florida Memorial University | $23,238 | 31% | $36,624 |
| 59 | Florida College | $23,931 | 54% | $43,445 |
| 60 | Ave Maria University | $24,860 | 54% | $49,520 |
| 61 | Jacksonville University | $25,180 | 51% | $68,010 |
| 62 | St. Thomas University | $26,312 | 48% | $54,272 |
| 63 | Everglades University | $27,371 | 61% | $47,597 |
| 64 | Palm Beach Atlantic University | $28,354 | 55% | $49,232 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Florida colleges →
Why AMU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ave Maria University | 41% | $24,860 | 54% | $49,520 | This school |
| Beacon College | 43% | $53,517 | 60% | $29,420 | |
| Warner University | 43% | $19,748 | 42% | $46,086 | |
| Baptist University of Florida | 36% | $10,372 | 52% | $42,836 | |
| Jacksonville University | 57% | $25,180 | 51% | $68,010 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Ave Maria University would cost you $28,657 less per year than Beacon College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Ave Maria University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$21,482).
- Ave Maria University gives aided families $4,011 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Florida resident | AMU | Beacon College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $30,198 | $51,680 | −$21,482 |
| Books & supplies | $1,320 | $1,000 | +$320 |
| Housing & meals | $14,125 | $14,842 | −$717 |
| Personal & travel | $3,050 | $6,070 | −$3,020 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,564 | −$2,817 | +$253 |
| Sticker price | $46,129 | $70,775 | −$24,646 |
| Average grants | −$21,269 | −$17,258 | −$4,011 |
| You pay | $24,860 | $53,517 | −$28,657 |
“+” means AMU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
AMU cost questions
How much is tuition at AMU?
Tuition and fees are $30,198 a year.
What is the total cost of attending AMU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $46,129 a year.
What do families actually pay at AMU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $24,860 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $18,761; $48–75k pay $23,790; $110k+ pay $27,107.
How much debt do AMU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $12,000, and 4.2% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Ave Maria University overview