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Avila University Teaching Programs

Avila University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Kansas City, MO. A Major City Center provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Avila University Rankings

Avila University appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#48 of 116	State — Missouri
Overall Quality	#249 of 404	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#2009 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Avila University?

Contact details for Avila University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	11901 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64145-1698
Phone:	8169428400
Website:	www.avila.edu/
Admissions:	www.avila.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.avila.edu/avila-life/sleptiza-center-for-student-excellence/student-financial-services/financial-aid-office/

How Do I Get Into Avila University?

You can apply to Avila University online at: https://www.avila.edu/apply/

Avila University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Avila University

Here’s what Avila University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Avila University?

Avila University admits 88%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 7% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

4% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 57% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Avila University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 430 and 500. Math scores were between 370 and 460.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 800 to 960. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Avila University ranged between 16 and 21.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Avila University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,134	1,880	88%
Women	1,817	1,593	88%

Can I Afford Avila University?

The average net price after aid at Avila University is $16,939. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$40,200
In-State Fees	$N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	$40,200
Out-of-State Fees	$N/A
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$40,200
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$40,200

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 32% of students at Avila University receive some form of financial aid (380 students).

Nearly 95% of students at Avila University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $29,494 per student.

56% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,987.

Student Loan Debt

61% of Avila University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,765 per year.

Avila University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 450 students enrolled at Avila University. Avila University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,192 undergraduate students at Avila University, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Avila University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	30
Black or African American	293
Hispanic	194
White	522
American Indian/Alaska Native	13
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	8
Two or More Races	20
Non-Resident	54

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Avila University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Missouri	162
Kansas	40
Texas	10
California	7
Florida	4

Additionally, approximately 4.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Avila University Graduate Student Diversity

537 of Avila University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Avila University, approximately 56% are male and 44% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Avila University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	32
Hispanic	9
White	107
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	3
Non-Resident	370

Online Learning at Avila University

Avila University provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

822 undergraduate students at Avila University took at least one online class — of those, 266 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 887 students took at least one online class and 332 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Avila University

The following teaching programs are offered at Avila University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Curriculum and Instruction	—	12	—	12
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	7	—	—	7
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	3	—	3
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	2	—	—	2
Education, General	1	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Avila University

Avila University offers 15 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Avila University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.