Ave Maria University Demographics & Diversity Overview

27%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
1%
International
37
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Ave Maria University has a diverse student body with 27% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
72.6%(880)
Hispanic
13.1%(159)
African American
4.1%(50)
Asian
4.3%(52)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%(14)
Unknown
4.7%(57)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color27%
Total Enrollment1,310
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Ave Maria University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Ave Maria University has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.2%(564)
Women
54.8%(683)

Gender Statistics

Men564

43% of total enrollment

Women683

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Ave Maria University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 0% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Age Diversity Insights

0%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

5%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Ave Maria University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 32% in-state residents, 67% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
32.0%(114)
Out-of-State
66.9%(238)
International
1.1%(4)

Regional Representation

In-State114

32% of student body

Out-of-State238

67% of student body

International4

1% of student body

States Represented

37 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

27%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age