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Avila University

Avila University is a small, private institution located in Kansas City, mo. Founded in 1916, Avila University offers undergraduate degrees in 55 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 937 undergraduates
cost $22,390 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Avila University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 67.6%
SAT score average 1090
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.24
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Avila University is known for one of its top majors: Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Computer Science and Information Technology
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Psychology, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Educational Administration and Supervision
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $22,390
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,710
Books & supplies $1,172
Other expenses $3,352
Cost of attendance* $34,624
Average financial aid package $11,338
Estimated cost $23,286 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $22,390
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,710
Books & supplies $1,172
Other expenses $3,352
Cost of attendance* $34,624
Average financial aid package $11,338
Estimated cost $23,286 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Avila University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 937, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

978

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
47%
African American %
27%
Hispanic American %
17%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
2%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Avila University, students love their Avila Ambassadors. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 11901 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64145-1698
phone 816-942-8400
address https://www.avila.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Avila ambassadors

Avila student nurses association

Campus ministries

Saudi arabian student association

Avila university theatre company

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Avila University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Avila University?

Avila University is located in Kansas City, mo.

What is the acceptance rate at Avila University? 

The acceptance rate for Avila University is 68%.

What’s the average GPA for Avila University?

The average high school GPA for Avila University students was 3.24.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Avila University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Avila University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $138,496.

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