Ave Maria University (Nursing Program) is a CCNE-accredited private, nonprofit university based in Florida, founded in 2003, offering one nursing pathway online. Ave Maria University (Nursing Program) fits a working RN who can keep to scheduled online class sessions. If a fixed class schedule fights your shifts, factor that in before you apply.
We do not show a quantified score for Ave Maria University (Nursing Program) yet. As a private, nonprofit university it sets its own tuition and support model, and we check program quality, faculty, online support, real cost, and student outcomes against primary sources before scoring it. For now its first-time NCLEX index of 58.4 is one input we weigh, not a verdict. A made-up or perfect-looking rating is not something we publish.
The numbers that matter for Ave Maria University (Nursing Program)
How recent cohorts track the national baseline
| Reporting year | First-time pass rate |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 89.47% |
| 2023 | 95.24% |
| 2022 | 88.89% |
Ave Maria University (Nursing Program)'s index of 58.4 sits near the national baseline. First-time pass rates held near 89.47% across the reported years. The index is a recency-weighted, baseline-normalized editorial signal built from public first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates. It is not an accreditation and not an outcome guarantee. Read the full methodology.
Data sourcing note: NCLEX pass rates, salary figures, and accreditation status cited on this page are drawn from state boards of nursing, government labor data, or official accreditor and school sources, with the reporting year noted. Figures are current as of the date listed and are subject to change.
What stands out at Ave Maria University (Nursing Program), and what to watch
- Private Catholic university nursing program in Southwest Florida
- Tuition is lower than many private Florida alternatives
- Small class sizes with regional clinical placements
- Small pre-licensure cohort, so the pass rate can shift year to year
- Faith-based institution with associated curricular requirements
- Pre-licensure clinical coursework is campus-based
Who this path is wrong for
- If fixed class times clash with your shifts, the scheduled online format at Ave Maria University (Nursing Program) may not suit you.
- If Ave Maria University (Nursing Program) does not offer the pathway you need, start from the programs hub instead of this page.
- If first-time NCLEX outcomes are your hard filter, weigh this school's index of 58.4 against the alternatives below before you inquire.
What you can study at Ave Maria University (Nursing Program)
Common questions
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Sources
- First-time NCLEX-RN pass rate, Florida Board of Nursing, 2022-2024. Cited source, 2026-05-22. https://floridasnursing.gov/education-and-training-programs/