First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | October 15, 2026 | November 1, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: avemaria.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 21 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 19 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 17 |
| Business Administration and Management | 16 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 15 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 15 |
| Philosophy | 14 |
| Communication | 14 |
Show the other 22 majors
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 8 |
| History | 7 |
| Biochemistry | 7 |
| Finance | 6 |
| Accounting | 6 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 6 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 5 |
| Economics | 5 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 5 |
| Political Science and Government | 5 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 4 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 4 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 3 |
| Music | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Environmental Studies | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 |
| Catholic Studies | 2 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NAIA, The Sun Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NAIA, The Sun Conference
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Rural, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Naples-Marco Island, FL
416,233 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Southwest Florida International (RSW)
Nearest hub airport
Southwest Florida International (RSW)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.2 of 20
Elevation
25 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
52°F
July high
92°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
123 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,620 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Florida Gulf Coast University22 mi
- Nova Southeastern University76 mi
- Albizu University-Miami77 mi
- Florida International University77 mi
- Florida Memorial University78 mi
- St. Thomas University79 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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