Avila University

3/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Kansas City, MO
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#13 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,768

Location Kansas City, Missouri
Website avila.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in south Kansas City, Missouri, Avila University is a private Catholic university founded in 1916 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. The 50-acre suburban campus features contemporary academic buildings and residence halls nestled in a wooded setting. Operating as a comprehensive liberal arts institution, Avila maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate programs across arts and sciences, with particular emphasis in nursing, psychology, and business administration. The university combines traditional classroom instruction with experiential learning opportunities through its proximity to Kansas City's professional community. Students can choose from multiple campus housing options, including traditional residence halls and apartment-style living arrangements, while competing in NAIA athletics as the Avila Eagles.

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Ratings

Avila University is rated within the lower 26% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.

Overall Rating

3 out of 10
Academics

2 out of 10
Resources

2 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 800/960
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 16/21
GPA 3.24

Acceptance Rate

87.8%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 7.2%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$42,000

Costs for Avila University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$42,000
Books and Supplies		$1,208
Other Fees		$0
Room and Board		$9,337
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,460
Total One Year Cost		$56,005

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

42% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Avila University are Health Professions, Business, and Psychology. 32% of students major in Health Professions, 13% in Business, and 11% in Psychology.