
Ave Maria University's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2023 was 44.8%, with 2,448 applicants and 1,097 admitted. This marks a slight increase from 44.2% in 2022, when the university had 3,404 applicants and accepted 1,505. The acceptance rate shows a significant drop from 64% in 2021, when 3,705 students applied and 2,373 were admitted, reflecting a trend of increasing selectivity. Additionally, the acceptance rate has declined from 91.7% in 2020 and 84.8% in 2019, emphasizing a shift toward a more competitive admission process over recent years.