Ave Maria University Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

Ave Maria University has maintained a steady overall acceptance rate of 44.2% for both the application years 2023 and 2024, with a total of 3,404 applicants each year and 1,505 accepted. The Early Action acceptance rate consistently sits slightly higher at 44.3%, indicating a slight edge for early applicants. In contrast, the acceptance rate has shown a significant decline from 84.9% in 2020 and 82.9% in 2019, highlighting a shift towards a more competitive admissions landscape, especially as rates dropped from 39.9% in 2017 to 42.1% in 2018. The current figures reflect a more rigorous selection process compared to the previous years.