Avila University
Kansas City, MO
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 999
Graduate Enrollment: 352
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 68%
Male/Female: 37% / 63% (2017)
First generation college students: 36.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 9.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.4% (2012)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 60.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 39.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 28.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 20.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 50.1%
Black: 22.7%
Hispanic: 18.6%
Asian: 2.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.6%
2+ races: 3.0%
Non-resident alien: 1.9%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Black: 22.7%
Hispanic: 18.6%
Asian: 2.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.6%
2+ races: 3.0%
Non-resident alien: 1.9%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $31,636
In-State tuition: $21,740Out-of-State tuition: $21,740
Estimated books and supplies: $1,104 (2021)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $7,516 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,250 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,920 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,250 (2022)
Average Family Income: $64,070 (2017)
Median Family Income: $38,722 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 47.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 68.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,238 |
| $30k-48k | $16,111 |
| $48k-75k | $19,460 |
| $75k-110k | $22,159 |
| $110k+ | $22,244 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 29%6-year graduation rate: 39%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $18,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $20,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 61.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 69.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 78.4% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 35.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 40.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $43,407 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $53,902 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 19 | $27,000 | $274 | $41,139 ($3,428) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 23 | $247 | $42,487 ($3,541) | $46,354 ($3,863) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | International and Comparative Education. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 6 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 33 | $31,000 | $276 | $44,838 ($3,737) | |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 57 | $430 | $52,692 ($4,391) | $47,390 ($3,949) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 8 | $41,693 ($3,474) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 9 | $24,245 ($2,020) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 8 | $53,937 ($4,495) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 19 | $31,000 | $276 | $46,143 ($3,845) | $51,775 ($4,315) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 42 | $27,000 | $265 | $58,352 ($4,863) | $67,478 ($5,623) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 17 | $32,750 | $289 | $47,294 ($3,941) | $65,226 ($5,436) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 38 | $358 | $63,928 ($5,327) | $70,014 ($5,835) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $59,058Full time faculty: 35%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $14,348,964 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $18,479,168 (2022)