Avila University
Kansas City, MO · Private
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Avila University admitted 87.8% of applicants university-wide (3,490 of 3,975).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 87.8% | 3,490 | 3,975 |
| In-state | 70.0% | 735 | 1,050 |
| Out-of-state | 70.1% | 263 | 375 |
| International applicants | 70.7% | 53 | 75 |
| Men | 88.1% | 1,880 | 2,134 |
| Women | 87.7% | 1,593 | 1,817 |
Of 3,490 admitted students, 253 enrolled (7.2% yield).
Avila University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 800–960
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 16–21
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Avila University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $53,345/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $42,000 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $11,345 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $53,345/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $15,694 |
| $30k–48k | $14,939 |
| $48k–75k | $14,682 |
| $75k–110k | $17,852 |
| Over $110k | $19,775 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Dean's Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Trustee)
- University Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Award — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Avila Merit Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Avila Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- President's Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Dean's Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Trustee)
- International Student Grant — Up to $15,000 per year (International Aid)
- University Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Award — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Avila Merit Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- International Transfer Grant — Up to $10,000 per year (International Aid)
- President's Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Avila University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online application
- Transcript evaluation via myIEE.org
- Enrollment deposit
International applicants
- Online application
- Transcript evaluation via myIEE.org
- Enrollment deposit
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Avila University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Avila University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $52,773
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 52.4%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 71%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $25,000
- At graduation
Avila University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (17%), Psychology (11%), Computer & information sciences (6%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 53% of class sections have under 20 students.
Avila University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.