Avila University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Fair

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Avila University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,310 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1916 and is one of the 18 schools and colleges located in Kansas City, Missouri.

Avila University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, and master's degree are offered at Avila University.

Majors
Offered
52
Avila University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 52 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Education, Nursing, Medical, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Avila University student retention rate is fair at 79% (close to Missouri average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
79%
Fair
The graduation rate at Avila University is below average - 52%.

Student to faculty ratio at Avila University is good, 10:1. Read more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are high - about $22,400 per year. The additional fees at Avila University beyond tuition are about $1,000, which comes to $23,400 per academic year.

Read the details about Avila University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
68%
Doable
According to recent data, 2,712 applications were submitted and 1,834 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Avila University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,600
Low
Avila University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Avila University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Avila University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 400 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - about $3,600 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Avila University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Avila University seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Avila University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Avila University
11901 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, Missouri
64145-1698, USA
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