Avila University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	389
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	68%
Students retention rate	66%
On-time graduation rate	39%

Located in Kansas City, Missouri, Avila University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Avila University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Avila University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Avila University is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Missouri state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Avila University is 66% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Missouri is 72%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Avila University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

68%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$21,740

Cost of attendance at Avila University in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$9,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,740

Cost of attendance at Avila University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$19,257
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Avila University received on average $13,055 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,055

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	92	61%	$5,159	$474,622
Other Federal Grant	93	62%	$5,503	$511,822
State Grant/Scholarships	51	34%	$1,611	$82,170
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	150	99%	$9,095	$1,364,295
Total Grant & Scholarships	150	99%	$13,055	$1,958,287

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Avila University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Avila University students is 39.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 45.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.6%.

39.1%

African American 44.2% 19 students
white 39.7% 48 students
hispanic 25.0% 5 students
International Students 66.7% 2 students
Mixed Race 38.5% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Football Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Avila University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Avila University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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