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Avila University

Kansas City, Missouri 64145-1698

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Avila University is a private institution in Kansas City with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 942, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,773 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,939.

Established
1916
Motto
Deo adjuvante non timendum
Mascot
Dominic the Eagle
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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60%Acceptance
942SAT Avg
1,192Students
13:1Student:Faculty
43%Grad Rate
$52,773Earnings 10yr
$16,939Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Avila University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate59.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 942

Reading & WritingMid: 525
400490
MathMid: 522
400510

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1521

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

59.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

942

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$38,672
Room & Board$9,065
Books & Supplies$1,190
Total Cost of Attendance$32,863
Average Net Price$16,939
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,998
$30–48K$13,672
$48–75K$15,084
$75–110K$19,985
$110K+$20,868

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,939

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

1500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,230

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (55)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,192
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
49%

Race & Ethnicity

White 43%
Black 28%
Hispanic 18%
Asian 3%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate42.6%
Freshman Retention68.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,975
8 Years$50,961
10 Years$52,773

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,300
Men
$57,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

101Above Average

Estimated from MO state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
13 mi(23 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
237 mi(411 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
420 mi(728 min)

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