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Avila University

Kansas City, MO

Avila University, founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1916, became a coeducational Catholic university in 1969. Its 48-acre campus is located in a residential neighborhood 10 miles from the city center of Kansas City, MO.

Avila University

Kansas City, MO

Tuition & Fees

$21,115

$21,115

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
600-699
12%
500-599
63%
400-499
25%
600-699
14%
500-599
75%
400-499
11%
composite english math
30-36
8%
24-29
17%
18-23
58%
12-17
17%
30-36
1%
24-29
29%
18-23
47%
12-17
23%
30-36
3%
24-29
21%
18-23
69%
12-17
7%
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undergraduateRatios

37%

male

63%

female

1

teacher

-

students

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Selective

41%

acceptance rate

Accepted 704
Declined + 1,008
Total Received 1,712
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Private (nonprofit)

1,154

undergraduate students

373

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Human Resources
  2. Nursing
  3. Psychology
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Codes

SAT 6109
ACT 2278

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School Facts

Avila University, founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1916, became a coeducational Catholic university in 1969. Its 48-acre campus is located in a residential neighborhood 10 miles from the city center of Kansas City, MO.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 1,527
Established in 1916
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic
Accredited by •  CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  HLC Higher Learning Commission
•  JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology)

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Kansas City, MO

48-acre, suburban campus in Kansas City (population: 488,943), 10 miles from downtown. Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

Avila University
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64145

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
20%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
61%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
600-699
12%
500-599
63%
400-499
25%
600-699
14%
500-599
75%
400-499
11%
composite english math
30-36
8%
24-29
17%
18-23
58%
12-17
17%
30-36
1%
24-29
29%
18-23
47%
12-17
23%
30-36
3%
24-29
21%
18-23
69%
12-17
7%

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted no
Application deadline December 15 (priority deadline)
August 1
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Not used
SAT or ACT Required

Selective

41%

acceptance rate

Accepted 704
Declined + 1,008
Total Received 1,712

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Josh Parisse
Director of Undergraduate Admission
P: 816 501-2400
F: 816 501-2453
admissions@avila.edu

Financial Aid

Average financial aid
Not Reported

Cost

Tuition $21,115
Room $3,450
Board $2,325
Total $26,890

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 816 501-3600
sfs@avila.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Paul Gordon
Director of Financial Aid
sfs@avila.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
soccer
softball
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

dance team

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Athletic Directors

Cristina Cowan (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference
Mascot
Eagles
School colors
purple and Vegas Gold

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Art
Art Education
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Biology
Business Administration
Business Education
Communication
Computer Science
Counseling Psychology
Criminology
Education
Educational Studies
Elementary Education
English
Finance
Healthcare Management
History
Human Resources
International Advocacy
International Business
International Education/Advocacy
Kinesiology
Management
Marketing
Middle School Education
Music
Nursing
Organizational Development
Physical Education
Pre-Health Professions
Psychology
Public Accounting
Radiologic Sciences
Religious Studies/Philosophy
Secondary Education/Business
Social Work
Software Engineering
Special Education
Theatre
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Human Resources
  2. Nursing
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,527

total students

65%

in-state

35%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

76%

1,154
students

Female
63%
727

Male
37%
427

24%

373
students

Female
75%
278

Male
25%
95

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

85%

990
students

Female
61%
598

Male
39%
392

15%

164
students

Female
79%
129

Male
21%
35

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Student Break-down

6%
Nonresident aliens
22%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
13%
Hispanic/Latino
53%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

38%

Transfer applicants accepted

40%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.50
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: August 24

Spring: January 17

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 24
Countries most often represented Brazil
China
Japan
New Zealand
Saudi Arabia
Venezuela
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact


International Student Services
816 501-2495
international@avila.edu

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