Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Ave Maria University Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Ave Maria University covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$28,222
Out-of-state tuition
$28,222
Average net price
$23,655
Last updated April 20, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Ave Maria University Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$43,220
4-year attendance
$172,880
4-year tuition
$112,888
4-year net price
$94,620
Ave Maria University Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $19,716 | $23,504 | $1,643/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,784 | $24,436 | $1,565/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,156 | $21,064 | $1,846/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,553 | $18,667 | $2,046/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $25,967 | $17,253 | $2,164/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Ave Maria University Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $69,058 | ~36 months |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,411 | ~56 months |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $36,842 | ~68 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $32,648 | ~76 months |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $31,775 | ~78 months |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $26,800 | ~93 months |
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Ave Maria University ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Ave Maria University Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
23.18%
Federal loan rate
49.96%
Median completer debt
$20,776
Median monthly payment
$220