What division is Ave Maria?

Ave Maria competes at the NAIA level in the The Sun Conference (SC).

What GPA do you need for Ave Maria?

The average GPA at Ave Maria is 3.4. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Ave Maria?

Ave Maria has an enrollment of approximately 1,056 students in a suburban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Ave Maria?

Ave Maria has an acceptance rate of 64%.

How do I get recruited to play at Ave Maria?

To get recruited at Ave Maria, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Ave Maria's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Ave Maria

Naples, FLNAIAThe Sun Conference (SC)

Updated July 13, 2026

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NAIA

Division

1,056

Enrollment

3.4

Avg GPA

64%

Acceptance

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.3+ GPA bar.

Ave Maria is a NAIA program in the The Sun Conference (SC), located in Naples, FL. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Ave Maria, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.4

Acceptance

64%

Campus & Location

Setting

Suburban

Climate

Warm

Coaching Staff35 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Ave Maria Athletics

Ave Maria is a NAIA athletic program located in Naples, FL, competing in the The Sun Conference (SC). With an enrollment of 1,056 students, Ave Maria offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field at Ave Maria, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Ave Maria is 3.4.

RawRecruit covers NAIA programs across football, men's basketball, women's basketball, men's track & field, women's track & field, and girls flag football. Create a free account to see your personalized Fit Score for Ave Maria.