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Ave Maria University

  • LocationAve Maria, FL
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,335 students
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Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, Florida publishes weekday and Sunday Mass, scheduled confession, and perpetual adoration on campus. Its core curriculum requires three theology courses and two philosophy courses, and it offers an undergraduate theology major. Campus clubs include two pro-life groups and a Legion of Mary group.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 17

  • Monday–Friday6:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
  • Monday–Friday8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
  • Monday–Friday10:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
  • Monday–Friday11:55 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
  • Monday–Friday5:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
  • Monday–Friday7:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
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  • Saturday8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
  • Saturday10:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
  • Saturday4:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
  • Sunday7:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
  • Sunday9:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
  • Sunday10:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
  • Sunday12:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
  • Sunday1:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
  • Sunday5:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
  • Sunday7:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
  • Sunday9:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel

Confession 7

  • Monday, Thursday, Friday7:00 AM–8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
  • Monday–Friday11:30 AM–1:00 PMCampus Ministry Lounge
  • Monday, Thursday, Friday6:30 PM–7:20 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
  • Tuesday, Wednesday6:00 PM–7:20 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
  • Saturday7:00 AM–8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
  • Saturday9:00 AM–10:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
Show 1 more confession times
  • Saturday3:00 PM–4:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Mass and Confession Schedule | Ave Maria Universityavemaria.edu/campus-life/mass-and-confession-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “6:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel10:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel11:55 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel5:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel7:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
    Weekday Mass is listed at six times at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.
    “6:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel10:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel11:55 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel5:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel7:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
    Weekday Mass is listed at six times at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.
    “6:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel10:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel11:55 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel5:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel7:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
    Weekday Mass is listed at six times at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.
    “6:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel10:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel11:55 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel5:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel7:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
    Weekday Mass is listed at six times at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.
    “6:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel10:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel11:55 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel5:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel7:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
    Weekday Mass is listed at six times at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.
    “6:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel10:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel11:55 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel5:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel7:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
    Weekday Mass is listed at six times at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.
    “8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel10:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel4:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
    Three Saturday vigil Masses are listed.
    “8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel10:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel4:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
    Three Saturday vigil Masses are listed.
    “8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel10:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel4:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
    Three Saturday vigil Masses are listed.
    “7:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel9:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel10:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel12:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel1:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel5:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel7:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel9:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
    Eight Sunday Masses are listed at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.
    “7:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel9:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel10:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel12:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel1:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel5:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel7:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel9:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
    Eight Sunday Masses are listed at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.
    “7:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel9:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel10:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel12:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel1:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel5:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel7:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel9:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
    Eight Sunday Masses are listed at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.
    “7:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel9:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel10:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel12:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel1:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel5:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel7:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel9:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
    Eight Sunday Masses are listed at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.
    “7:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel9:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel10:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel12:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel1:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel5:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel7:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel9:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
    Eight Sunday Masses are listed at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.
    “7:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel9:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel10:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel12:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel1:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel5:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel7:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel9:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
    Eight Sunday Masses are listed at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.
    “7:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel9:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel10:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel12:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel1:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel5:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel7:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel9:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
    Eight Sunday Masses are listed at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.
    “7:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel9:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel10:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel12:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel1:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel5:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel7:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel9:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
    Eight Sunday Masses are listed at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.
    “7:00 AM – 8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel11:30 AM – 1:00 PMCampus Ministry Lounge 6:30 PM – 7:20 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
    Confession is listed three times on Monday, Thursday, and Friday.
    “7:00 AM – 8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel11:30 AM – 1:00 PMCampus Ministry Lounge 6:30 PM – 7:20 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
    Confession is listed three times on Monday, Thursday, and Friday.
    “7:00 AM – 8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel11:30 AM – 1:00 PMCampus Ministry Lounge 6:30 PM – 7:20 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
    Confession is listed three times on Monday, Thursday, and Friday.
    “7:00 AM – 8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel11:30 AM – 1:00 PMCampus Ministry Lounge 6:00 PM – 7:20 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
    Confession is listed three times on Tuesday and Wednesday.
    “7:00 AM – 8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel9:00 AM – 10:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel3:00 PM – 4:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
    Confession is listed three times on Saturday.
    “7:00 AM – 8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel9:00 AM – 10:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel3:00 PM – 4:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
    Confession is listed three times on Saturday.
    “7:00 AM – 8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel9:00 AM – 10:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel3:00 PM – 4:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
    Confession is listed three times on Saturday.

Catholic churches nearby

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  1. Ave Maria Catholic Church — 0.1 mi · 5068 Annunciation Circle, Ave Maria

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Mass is listed at six times on each weekday, all at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass and Confession Schedule | Ave Maria Universityavemaria.edu/campus-life/mass-and-confession-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “6:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel10:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel11:55 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel5:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel7:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
      Weekday Mass is listed at six times at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Eight Sunday Masses and three Saturday vigil Masses are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass and Confession Schedule | Ave Maria Universityavemaria.edu/campus-life/mass-and-confession-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “7:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel9:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel10:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel12:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel1:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel5:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel7:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel9:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
      Eight Sunday Masses are listed at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.
      “8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel10:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel4:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
      Three Saturday vigil Masses are listed.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession on campusThree or more scheduled times per week (Scheduled confession is listed three times on weekdays and three times on Saturdays, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel and the Campus Ministry Lounge.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass and Confession Schedule | Ave Maria Universityavemaria.edu/campus-life/mass-and-confession-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “7:00 AM – 8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel11:30 AM – 1:00 PMCampus Ministry Lounge 6:30 PM – 7:20 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
      Confession is listed three times on Monday, Thursday, and Friday.
      “7:00 AM – 8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel11:30 AM – 1:00 PMCampus Ministry Lounge 6:00 PM – 7:20 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
      Confession is listed three times on Tuesday and Wednesday.
      “7:00 AM – 8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel9:00 AM – 10:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel3:00 PM – 4:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
      Confession is listed three times on Saturday.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adorationEvery weekday or more often, or perpetual adoration (Perpetual adoration is offered 24 hours a day in the Martha J. Burke Adoration Chapel.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Ave Maria Universityavemaria.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ave Maria University is exceptionally blessed to offer students Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 24 hours a day.”
      Perpetual adoration is offered 24 hours a day.
    2. Ave Maria University Student Handbook 2026-27d230ufrtqqx7qv.cloudfront.net/academics/1ac564b0-7677-4575-ad24-fb506e8dd617-Student%20Handbook%2026-27%20.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Perpetual Adoration is available in the Martha J. Burke Adoration Chapel adjacent to the library.”
      The Martha J. Burke Adoration Chapel offers perpetual adoration and is near the library.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (A named priest directs Campus Ministry, and several priests are listed as available for confession and spiritual direction.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Ave Maria Universityavemaria.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Joseph Lugalambi Director of Campus Ministry”
      A named priest directs Campus Ministry.
      “Our priests are the heart of our Catholic life at AMU.”
      The priests are described as central to campus Catholic life and available for confession and spiritual direction.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Ave Maria University Student Handbook 2026-27d230ufrtqqx7qv.cloudfront.net/academics/1ac564b0-7677-4575-ad24-fb506e8dd617-Student%20Handbook%2026-27%20.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Perpetual Adoration is available in the Martha J. Burke Adoration Chapel adjacent to the library.”
      The Martha J. Burke Adoration Chapel offers perpetual adoration and is near the library.
      “The Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel, adjacent to St. Francis Xavier Hall”
      Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel is located on campus next to a residence hall.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration30 or more times a week (57 weekly times documented: 41 Mass, 16 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ATheology and core curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

92 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsThree or more courses (The core lists THEO 105, THEO 205, and a Theology Capstone course for all students (three courses).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Curriculum | Ave Maria Universityavemaria.edu/resources/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEO 105: Sacred Scripture”
      THEO 105 is a core course for all students.
      “THEO 205: Sacred Doctrine”
      THEO 205 is a core course for all students.
      “Theology Capstone (THEO 400, THEO 305, THEO 315, or THEO 390);”
      A theology capstone course is part of the core.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (The core lists PHIL 205 and PHIL 206 for all students. PHIL 300 is required of all students except Nursing majors; the minimum that applies to all is two.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Curriculum | Ave Maria Universityavemaria.edu/resources/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “PHIL 205: Nature and Person”
      PHIL 205 and PHIL 206 are core philosophy courses.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionYes, stated in the catalog or core description (The core curriculum is described as taught through a Catholic lens.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Curriculum | Ave Maria Universityavemaria.edu/resources/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “BROAD LEARNING THROUGH A CATHOLIC LENS”
      The core curriculum is presented as taught through a Catholic lens.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Ave Maria Universityavemaria.edu/academics/degree-programs/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A theology degree from AMU will prepare you for a career in academics, counseling, youth ministry and Catholic media.”
      An undergraduate theology major is offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission of Ave Maria University | Forming Future Saintsavemaria.edu/about/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The University takes as its mission the sponsorship of a liberal arts education curriculum dedicated, as articulated in the apostolic constitution Ex Corde Ecclesiae”
      The mission statement affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae.
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

91 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Five or more (Five or more professional staff are listed: the director, a campus ministry priest, the coordinator, the pastoral associate, and the director of sacred music.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Ave Maria Universityavemaria.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Joseph Lugalambi Director of Campus Ministry”
      A named priest directs Campus Ministry.
      “Fr. Leandro Fernandez Campus Ministry Priest”
      A priest is listed as a campus ministry priest.
      “Hannah Baalman Campus Ministry Coordinator”
      A campus ministry coordinator is listed.
      “Mother Maria Ecclesiae Pastoral Associate to the Director of Campus Ministry”
      A pastoral associate is listed on the campus ministry team.
      “Director of Sacred Music”
      A director of sacred music is listed on the campus ministry team.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (Two student retreats are listed on the retreats page (ENCOUNTER and TRANSFORM). The campus ministry page also mentions two on-campus missions; the retreats page was used because it is the more specific page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Ave Maria Universityavemaria.edu/campus-life/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “ENCOUNTER, held on-campus during fall semester”
      ENCOUNTER is a retreat held on campus in the fall.
      “TRANSFORM, held during spring semester at an off-campus retreat location”
      TRANSFORM is a retreat held off campus in the spring.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Three or more student groups are listed in the official clubs directory: Legion of Mary, Leave the 99, and the Thomistic Institute chapter.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Ave Maria Universityavemaria.edu/campus-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Legion of Mary is the largest lay apostolate in the Catholic Church”
      The Legion of Mary is a student club listed on the official clubs directory.
      “Authentic Catholic experiences that form, serve, and evangelize through beauty and tradition.”
      Leave the 99 is a student club listed on the official clubs directory.
      “Catholic thought exploration: Thomistic Institute delves into faith-reason intersection”
      The Thomistic Institute chapter is a student club listed on the official clubs directory.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex residence halls available
    Sources (1)
    1. Ave Maria University Student Handbook 2026-27d230ufrtqqx7qv.cloudfront.net/academics/1ac564b0-7677-4575-ad24-fb506e8dd617-Student%20Handbook%2026-27%20.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “of the following single-sex Residence Halls on campus or in Middlebrook”
      Undergraduate residential students live in single-sex residence halls.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (Overnight guests of the opposite sex of the host are not permitted; daytime visitation is allowed during visitation hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ave Maria University Student Handbook 2026-27d230ufrtqqx7qv.cloudfront.net/academics/1ac564b0-7677-4575-ad24-fb506e8dd617-Student%20Handbook%2026-27%20.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Guests of the opposite sex of their host cannot be permitted to stay in the residence halls”
      Opposite-sex overnight guests are not permitted in the residence halls.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (The Office of Mission Outreach is directed by a named director and is listed with Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ave Maria University Student Handbook 2026-27d230ufrtqqx7qv.cloudfront.net/academics/1ac564b0-7677-4575-ad24-fb506e8dd617-Student%20Handbook%2026-27%20.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Jesse Ray, Director of Student Mission, Service, and Pilgrimage Initiatives”
      A named director leads student mission, service, and pilgrimage initiatives.
      “Kerry Estes, Director of Mission Outreach”
      A named director leads Mission Outreach.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (An office for student mission, service, and pilgrimage initiatives is staffed by a named director.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ave Maria University Student Handbook 2026-27d230ufrtqqx7qv.cloudfront.net/academics/1ac564b0-7677-4575-ad24-fb506e8dd617-Student%20Handbook%2026-27%20.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Jesse Ray, Director of Student Mission, Service, and Pilgrimage Initiatives”
      A named director leads student mission, service, and pilgrimage initiatives.
      “Demonstrating love through service, AMU students have many opportunities both locally, through service projects”
      Students have many local and mission-based service opportunities.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (One course in the Agriculture and Catholic Environmental Stewardship minor engages papal encyclicals. No Catholic social teaching course is required in the core.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog | Ave Maria University 2026-2027catalog.avemaria.edu/courses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The course places emphasis on Socratic discussion, touching on papal encyclicals”
      A capstone course in the Agriculture and Catholic Environmental Stewardship minor engages papal encyclicals.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Two or more (Two pro-life groups are listed in the official clubs directory: Ave for Life and Campus Care, which supports pregnant and parenting students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Ave Maria Universityavemaria.edu/campus-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ave for Life actively fosters a pro-life culture through prayer, volunteering, and events.”
      Ave for Life is a student club listed on the official clubs directory.
      “Campus Care supports Ave Maria students with pro-life values, offering resources for pregnant and parenting students.”
      Campus Care is a student club listed on the official clubs directory that supports pregnant and parenting students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (The handbook lists local service meals and nursing-home visits, plus Mother Teresa Project mission trips abroad.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ave Maria University Student Handbook 2026-27d230ufrtqqx7qv.cloudfront.net/academics/1ac564b0-7677-4575-ad24-fb506e8dd617-Student%20Handbook%2026-27%20.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Locally, AMU students have the opportunity to serve meals at a soup kitchen and mentor children in Immokalee”
      Local service includes soup kitchen meals, and the Mother Teresa Project offers mission trips abroad.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Mission Outreach runs service programs within campus ministry, and the Mother Teresa Project's mission trips are part of it.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Ave Maria University Student Handbook 2026-27d230ufrtqqx7qv.cloudfront.net/academics/1ac564b0-7677-4575-ad24-fb506e8dd617-Student%20Handbook%2026-27%20.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Kerry Estes, Director of Mission Outreach”
      A named director leads Mission Outreach.
      “Locally, AMU students have the opportunity to serve meals at a soup kitchen and mentor children in Immokalee”
      Local service includes soup kitchen meals, and the Mother Teresa Project offers mission trips abroad.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is listed on campus six times on weekdays, three times on Saturday, and eight times on Sunday, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass and Confession Schedule | Ave Maria Universityavemaria.edu/campus-life/mass-and-confession-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “6:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel10:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel11:55 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel5:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel7:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
      Weekday Mass is listed at six times at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.
      “7:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel9:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel10:30 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel12:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel1:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel5:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel7:30 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel9:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
      Eight Sunday Masses are listed at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.
      “8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel10:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel4:00 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
      Three Saturday vigil Masses are listed.
  • Perpetual adoration is offered 24 hours a day in the Martha J. Burke Adoration Chapel, and confession is scheduled several times each week.
    Sources (3)
    1. Campus Ministry | Ave Maria Universityavemaria.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ave Maria University is exceptionally blessed to offer students Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 24 hours a day.”
      Perpetual adoration is offered 24 hours a day.
    2. Ave Maria University Student Handbook 2026-27d230ufrtqqx7qv.cloudfront.net/academics/1ac564b0-7677-4575-ad24-fb506e8dd617-Student%20Handbook%2026-27%20.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Perpetual Adoration is available in the Martha J. Burke Adoration Chapel adjacent to the library.”
      The Martha J. Burke Adoration Chapel offers perpetual adoration and is near the library.
    3. Mass and Confession Schedule | Ave Maria Universityavemaria.edu/campus-life/mass-and-confession-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “7:00 AM – 8:00 AMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel11:30 AM – 1:00 PMCampus Ministry Lounge 6:30 PM – 7:20 PMOur Lady of Guadalupe Chapel”
      Confession is listed three times on Monday, Thursday, and Friday.
  • The core requires three theology courses for all students, and an undergraduate theology major is offered.
    Sources (2)
    1. Core Curriculum | Ave Maria Universityavemaria.edu/resources/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEO 105: Sacred Scripture”
      THEO 105 is a core course for all students.
      “THEO 205: Sacred Doctrine”
      THEO 205 is a core course for all students.
      “Theology Capstone (THEO 400, THEO 305, THEO 315, or THEO 390);”
      A theology capstone course is part of the core.
    2. Theology | Ave Maria Universityavemaria.edu/academics/degree-programs/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “A theology degree from AMU will prepare you for a career in academics, counseling, youth ministry and Catholic media.”
      An undergraduate theology major is offered.
  • The mission statement affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and two pro-life clubs are listed in the official clubs directory.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission of Ave Maria University | Forming Future Saintsavemaria.edu/about/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The University takes as its mission the sponsorship of a liberal arts education curriculum dedicated, as articulated in the apostolic constitution Ex Corde Ecclesiae”
      The mission statement affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae.
    2. Clubs & Organizations | Ave Maria Universityavemaria.edu/campus-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ave for Life actively fosters a pro-life culture through prayer, volunteering, and events.”
      Ave for Life is a student club listed on the official clubs directory.
      “Campus Care supports Ave Maria students with pro-life values, offering resources for pregnant and parenting students.”
      Campus Care is a student club listed on the official clubs directory that supports pregnant and parenting students.

Concerns

  • No Catholic social teaching course is required in the core; the one course found that engages papal encyclicals is in a minor.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog | Ave Maria University 2026-2027catalog.avemaria.edu/courses · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The course places emphasis on Socratic discussion, touching on papal encyclicals”
      A capstone course in the Agriculture and Catholic Environmental Stewardship minor engages papal encyclicals.
  • Overnight guests of the opposite sex are not permitted in residence halls.
    Sources (2)
    1. Ave Maria University Student Handbook 2026-27d230ufrtqqx7qv.cloudfront.net/academics/1ac564b0-7677-4575-ad24-fb506e8dd617-Student%20Handbook%2026-27%20.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Guests of the opposite sex of their host cannot be permitted to stay in the residence halls”
      Opposite-sex overnight guests are not permitted in the residence halls.
    2. Residence Life Handbook 2026-27 | Ave Maria Universityd230ufrtqqx7qv.cloudfront.net/residence-life/4bf720d8-2723-4b94-b6e6-04b4cc15d0b9-Residence%20Life%20Handbook%2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “gatherings, watching movies or TV, group study sessions, household meetings, etc.”
      Residence hall common areas are used for household meetings.

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Campus ministry home

Ave Maria University Campus Ministry

  • Address: 5050 Ave Maria Blvd, Ave Maria, FL 34142
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, adoration chapel, lounge

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Source: avemaria.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, d230ufrtqqx7qv.cloudfront.net, verified Oct. 12, 2026, d230ufrtqqx7qv.cloudfront.net, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

12 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 3 off campus, 7 location not published

Retreats 2

  • TRANSFORM retreatOff campus
    Spring semester
    Student retreat held at an off-campus retreat location during the spring semester.
    avemaria.edu
  • ENCOUNTER retreatOn campus
    Fall semester
    Student retreat held on campus during the fall semester.
    avemaria.edu

Service 3

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Perpetual Adoration, Martha J. Burke Adoration ChapelOn campus
    24 hours a day
    Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the chapel adjacent to the library.
    avemaria.edu, d230ufrtqqx7qv.cloudfront.net
  • Camerata di Ave Maria
    Student music group that enhances Mass music at St. Xavier Chapel and Ave Maria Parish.
    avemaria.edu

Faith formation 4

  • Legion of Mary
    Student club of the Legion of Mary, described as the largest lay apostolate in the Catholic Church.
    avemaria.edu
  • Leave the 99
    Student club offering authentic Catholic experiences that form, serve, and evangelize.
    avemaria.edu
  • Thomistic Institute Chapter
    Student chapter exploring Catholic thought and the intersection of faith and reason.
    avemaria.edu
  • Households
    Same-sex student faith communities that support prayer, service, events, and friendship.
    my.avemaria.edu

Clubs and groups 1

  • Ave for Life
    Student pro-life club that fosters a pro-life culture through prayer, volunteering, and events.
    avemaria.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Campus Ministry | Ave Maria Universityavemaria.edu/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Fr. Joseph Lugalambi Director of Campus Ministry”
    A named priest directs Campus Ministry.
  2. Ave Maria University Student Handbook 2026-27d230ufrtqqx7qv.cloudfront.net/academics/1ac564b0-7677-4575-ad24-fb506e8dd617-Student%20Handbook%2026-27%20.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Fr. Joseph Lugalambi, Director of Campus Ministry”
    Fr. Joseph Lugalambi directs Campus Ministry.
    “Kerry Estes, Director of Mission Outreach”
    A named director leads Mission Outreach.
    “The Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel, adjacent to St. Francis Xavier Hall”
    Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel is located on campus next to a residence hall.
    “Perpetual Adoration is available in the Martha J. Burke Adoration Chapel adjacent to the library.”
    The Martha J. Burke Adoration Chapel offers perpetual adoration and is near the library.
  3. Visit | Ave Maria Universityavemaria.edu/visit · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “5050 Ave Maria Blvd Ave Maria, FL 34142”
    The university's published address is 5050 Ave Maria Blvd, Ave Maria, FL 34142.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
64 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.54%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.79%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.17 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$13,083

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,250
Total students1,335
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$24,860
Cost of attendance (per year)$46,129
Median federal debt at graduation$20,776
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
54%
First-year retention79%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$49,520
Admission rate41%
Students receiving Pell grants21%

Value index: 45 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Venice in Florida

The Most Reverend Emilio Biosca Agüero, O.F.M. Cap., Bishop of Venice in Florida

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dioceseofvenice.org, usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 446048
  • Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (arts & sciences)
  • Accreditation: American Academy for Liberal Education; Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is Ave Maria University a Catholic college?
Yes. Ave Maria University is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Venice in Florida.
What is Ave Maria University’s Compass Score?
86 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Ave Maria University?
Mass is listed at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Ave Maria University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Ave Maria University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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