Avila University
Kansas City, MO| Region: | Midwest |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Roman Catholic |
| Size: | Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Eagles |
| Website: | www.avila.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Highly Selective |
| In-State Tuition: | $23,950 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $23,950 |
| Retention Rate: | 66% |
| Enrollment: | 2,345 |
| Year Established: | 1916 |
About Avila University
Located in Kansas City, Missouri, Avila University offers exceptional academics and a vibrant student life experience. Founded in the Catholic tradition, the university values a well-rounded liberal arts education that will influence the success of each student.
Bachelor’s degrees can be earned in almost every traditional discipline, with the addition of Religious Studies. Students who wish to earn a professional graduate degree after completion of their bachelor’s are encouraged to participate in the various pre-professional programs. These programs include medicine, law, optometry, pharmacy, and several more.
Master’s degrees are offered with seven concentrations: Business Administration, Education, Management and Fundraising, Project Management, Organizational Development, Counseling Psychology, and General Psychology.
Avila requires that all freshman and sophomores under the age of 21 live in the university’s dormitories. The university believes that students who are fully integrated with their educational institution are most successful. Resident life allows students to conveniently explore student life and campus activities, while also prioritizing academics.
Avila promotes an enriched student life through dozens of student organizations and campus traditions. Students also have the opportunity to try out for athletic teams, such as basketball, cross country, and soccer.
Student support services reflect the mission to provide exceptional academic opportunities to students. Services include a health clinic, career advising, personal counseling, and academic workshops.
Avila University is dedicated to supporting the intellectual and spiritual growth of each student, by offering an active campus and caring faculty, Avila stays true to its mission.
Avila University Map & Location
Getting Around Avila University
Walkability
Very good walkability. We recommend walking in this area.
Transit
Minimal transit. This area doesn't have the greatest public transportation access.
Weather
Seasonal average temperatures for Kansas City, MO
Students
| Full-Time Undergrad Students | 1,524 |
|---|---|
| Freshman Class | 167 |
| Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students) | 2,345 |
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 7%
- African American: 22%
- Caucasian: 66%
- American Indian or Alaska native: 1%
- Asian: 1%
- Unknown and Other: 3%
| Latino | 7% |
|---|---|
| African American | 22% |
| Caucasian | 66% |
| American Indian or Alaska native | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown and Other | 3% |
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