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Avila University

Avila University

Kansas City, MO · City · 1,312 students
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$16,053
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
47%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$52,773
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
88%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Avila University is a private Catholic institution in Kansas City, Missouri, best known for its values-based education and strong, career-focused programs in nursing, radiologic science, education, and business. Guided by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet’s tradition of serving the "dear neighbor," campus culture is defined by an inclusive, tight-knit community, small class sizes, active NAIA athletics, and a heavy emphasis on community service and social justice. A distinctive hallmark of the student experience is the Avila Promise, an initiative that guarantees undergraduate students access to internship opportunities, study-abroad travel grants, and on-time graduation support to ensure a well-rounded and affordable path to professional success.

Wikipedia:Avila University is a private Catholic university in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. It is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and offers bachelor's degrees and master's degrees. Its 13 buildings are situated on a campus of 50 acres (20.2 ha) in Kansas City. The university had a total enrollment of 2,768 students in fall 2024, including 1,331 undergraduate students and 1,437 graduate students.

Location
Kansas City, MO, 64145-1698 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MCI · Kansas City
27 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$42,000
Housing & food (on campus)$9,337
Books & supplies$1,208
Cost of attendance$53,824
Average net price$16,053
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$42,000
Housing & food (on campus)$9,337
Books & supplies$1,208
Cost of attendance$53,824
Average net price$16,053
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.avila.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Avila University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$40,540
Fees$1,000
Housing$7,500
Food$4,784
Total of the above$53,824
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$15,694
$30–48k
$14,939
$48–75k
$14,682
$75–110k
$17,852
$110k+
$19,775
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
47%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
41%
Back for yr 2
71%
Transferred
36%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
55% graduated · 36% transferred · 9% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$48,975
10 yrs after entry$52,773
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$8k–$29.2k
90th percentile$39,700
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
88%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
972
R 430–500 · M 370–460
ACT midpoint
20
Comp 16–21 · E 14–21 · M 14–20
SAT middle 50%: 800–960
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Student Body
Gender
Men 36%Women 64%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
19 : 1
Pell grant
56%
First-gen
37%
Family income
$38,722
Independent
33%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
10%
Race & ethnicity
White
44%
Hispanic
16%
Black
25%
Asian
3%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
4%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$48,975
After 10 yrs
$52,773
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing37
Business/Commerce, General24
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions20
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness14
Psychology, General14
Communication and Media Studies10
Computer and Information Sciences, General10
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities10
Social Work8
Health and Medical Administrative Services8
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs8
Criminology7
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods6
Biology, General6
Fine and Studio Arts6
Human Resources Management and Services6
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$12M
Full-time faculty
23%
Faculty salary
$6,779/mo
Teaching spend
$6,863
per student
Federal loans
61%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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