Avila University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Kansas City, MO that costs an average of $16,675 a year after financial aid, admits 88% of applicants and graduates 44% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$16,675
Acceptance rate
88%
Graduation rate
44%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$59,717

Private nonprofitLarge city1,312 undergraduates

Cost of Avila University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$50,678
Tuition and fees, in-state$41,540
Housing and food (on campus)$9,020
Books and supplies$1,244
Average net price after aid$16,675

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$14,616
$30,001–48,000$14,059
$48,001–75,000$14,422
$75,001–110,000$18,957
$110,001+$21,432

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Avila University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate88%
Average SAT972
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)430–500
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)370–460
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)16–21
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate44%
First-year retention71%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$45,398
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$59,717
Rank in Missouri (earnings)15th of 53 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$24,192
Typical monthly loan payment$275 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants58%
Students with federal loans57%

Majors and programs at Avila University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (33)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions36$67,813$26,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing57$67,115$23,546
Business/Commerce35$50,792—
Criminology12$48,036—
Psychology28$39,442$25,501
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods13$38,861—
Communication and Media Studies27$34,313—
Accounting and Related Services9——
Biology17——
Business Administration, Management and Operations4——
Computer and Information Sciences21——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft11——
Education3——
English Language and Literature5——
Finance and Financial Management Services7——
Fine and Studio Arts8——
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations13——
Health and Medical Administrative Services16——
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs15——
History3——
Hospitality Administration/Management———
Human Resources Management and Services7——
International and Comparative Education———
International Business———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities21——
Music3——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research———
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication———
Religion/Religious Studies1——
Social Work17——
Special Education and Teaching2——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness26——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas4——

Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods———

Master's degree programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations39$73,642—
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology89$51,416$51,393
Educational Administration and Supervision25$50,844—
Curriculum and Instruction12——
International and Comparative Education———
Psychology27——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness9——

Graduate certificate programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations12——
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology1——
Educational Administration and Supervision———
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods14——

Similar colleges in Missouri

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
William Woods UniversityFulton$26,45871%$48,405
Southwest Baptist UniversityBolivar$21,17468%$50,155
Drury UniversitySpringfield$23,07858%$45,136
Evangel UniversitySpringfield$19,15272%$47,597
Missouri Valley CollegeMarshall$24,23069%$50,364
College of the OzarksPoint Lookout$13,11412%$47,246
Missouri Baptist UniversitySaint Louis$27,03269%$49,360
Rockhurst UniversityKansas City$24,70270%$73,697

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About Avila University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationKansas City, MO
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates1,312
Student-to-faculty ratio19 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websiteavila.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Avila University's acceptance rate?

Avila University admits 88% of applicants. Admitted students average 972 on the SAT.

How much does Avila University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $50,678 a year (tuition and fees: $41,540). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $16,675 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $14,616.

How much do Avila University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $59,717 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 15th of 53 similar colleges in Missouri. The best-paid bachelor's program is allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions ($67,813 a year after graduation).

What is Avila University's graduation rate?

44% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 71% of first-year students return for a second year.