Ave Maria University
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Ave Maria University: international tuition 33,200 USD per year, one-year total cost 50,898 USD, acceptance rate 41.4%. Published minimum English scores: TOEFL iBT 80.
Getting in. The school admits 41.4% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for TOEFL iBT 80+. No IELTS score is listed.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 50,898 USD, before any scholarship. There are 3 scholarships, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/7. You apply through online application through our admissions portal. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Ave Maria University?
International tuition is 33,200 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 50,898 USD.
What English scores does Ave Maria University require?
Published minimum English scores: TOEFL iBT 80.
What is the acceptance rate at Ave Maria University?
The acceptance rate is 41.4%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Athletic scholarships (AMU)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page
Mentioned only generally for talented student-athletes, with no information on international students.
Merit-based awards (AMU)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page only mentions merit-based awards with no statement on citizenship or visa status, so eligibility is unclear.
Specialized scholarships (heritage, community involvement, career interests, faith, experiences)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page mentions dozens of specialized scholarships but does not say whether international students qualify.
Admission requirements
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English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiOfficial high school transcripts are required, with a certified English translation if needed, evaluated by a NACES service.Required
- Proof of fundsiProof of financial support or 3 consecutive months of bank statements is required before an I-20 is issued.Required
- SATACTiSubmitting SAT/ACT/CLT scores is not required but recommended, and can help with scholarships.Recommended
- English proficiencyiApplicants whose first language is not English must submit an official TOEFL score.Required
- Supplementary applicationiForeign credentials need an evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator, and transcripts must be evaluated before an admission decision.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Early Admission application deadline (EA)Applicationin0days
- Early Admissions application deadlineApplication+0 days
- Application deadline for Spring Semester (international students)Application+17 days
- Early Admission decisions released (EA)Decision+17 days
- Early Admissions decisions releasedDecision+17 days
- Early Admission enrollment deposit deadline (EA)Deposit+54 days
- Enrollment deposit deadline for the Early Deposit ScholarshipDeposit+54 days
- Application deadline for Fall Semester (international students)Application+259 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
36 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data