Avila University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Avila University is a private research university in Kansas City, Missouri, enrolling about 1,312 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 87.80% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $52,773 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $42,000
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,053 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 87.80% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,312 89.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 52.38%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 36.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 72.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 11.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 22.7%
- Average SAT Score: 972
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,590
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,862
- Room & Board: $9,337 annual estimate
Avila University: what the data shows
Common questions about Avila University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Avila University?
Avila University is located in Kansas City, MO (ZIP 64145-1698).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Avila University public or private?
Avila University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Avila University cost?
Published tuition: $42,000.
Average net price after aid: $16,053.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,694 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,939 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,682 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,852 |
| $110,001+ | $19,775 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $168,000.
How hard is it to get into Avila University?
Admission rate: 87.80%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 972 and midpoint ACT 20.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Avila University?
Total enrollment: 1,312 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,590 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,437 students.
About 90% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Avila University?
150%-time completion rate: 52.38%.
First-year retention: 70.5%.
What do graduates of Avila University earn?
Median earnings: $48,975 six years after entry; $52,773 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
56.35% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Avila University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Counseling Psychology (32 completions)
- Psychology, General (25 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (20 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (18 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (17 completions)
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist (16 completions)
- Operations Management and Supervision (16 completions)
- Curriculum and Instruction (12 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (11 completions)
- General Studies (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Avila University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 87.80%; completion rate 52.38%; median earnings $52,773 at 10 years; net price $16,053. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$42,000
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Avila University was $42,000.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,053
2024 Value
In 2024 Avila University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,053.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$64,212 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,053 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$168,000 4-Year Tuition
$9,337 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,208 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$52,545 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$210,180 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Avila University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
56.35% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
60.87% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Avila University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Avila University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $24,950 | $24,950 | $18,816 |
| 2014 | $25,700 | $25,700 | $19,610 |
| 2015 | $26,450 | $26,450 | $19,608 |
| 2016 | $27,312 | $27,312 | $20,765 |
| 2017 | $28,020 | $28,020 | $20,887 |
| 2018 | $19,900 | $19,900 | $19,174 |
| 2019 | $20,500 | $20,500 | $17,048 |
| 2020 | $21,115 | $21,115 | $19,057 |
| 2021 | $21,740 | $21,740 | $18,627 |
| 2022 | $22,390 | $22,390 | $15,220 |
| 2023 | $38,672 | $38,672 | $16,939 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
87.80% Acceptance Rate
2,862 Total Applicants
1,704 Students Admitted
397 First-Time Students Enrolled
23.30% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 972
ACT Average: 20
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Avila University reported total enrollment of about 1,312 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (43.8%), Black or African American (24.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (16.5%). About 56.35% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 36.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
89.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Avila University in 2024 is 1,312 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,590 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,437 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 43.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
41.07% 100% Completion Time
52.38% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 41.07% of students graduating from Avila University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Counseling Psychology: 16% male / 84% female
- Psychology, General: 16% male / 84% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 10% male / 90% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Avila University.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$52,773 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
47.37% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
721.86% Return on Investment
4.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Avila University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 35 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Counseling Psychology: 32 completions
2. Psychology, General: 25 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 20 completions
4. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 18 completions
5. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 17 completions
6. Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist: 16 completions
7. Operations Management and Supervision: 16 completions
8. Curriculum and Instruction: 12 completions
9. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 11 completions
Most popular programs at Avila University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Avila University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Avila University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 22.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,779
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,863
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Avila University is a private non-profit institution located in Kansas City, MO, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Counseling Psychology, Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 1,312 students. Student body composition includes White (43.8%), Black or African American (24.9%), Hispanic or Latino (16.5%). The admission rate is 87.80%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 972. The 150%-time completion rate is 52.38%. Approximately 56.35% of students receive Pell Grants. About 36.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Kansas City, MO 64145-1698
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Avila University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Avila University located?
Avila University is located in Kansas City, MO.
What is Avila University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Avila University is 87.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,862 applicants and 1,704 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Avila University cost?
Reported tuition is $42,000 and average net price is $16,053 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,337 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Avila University?
Avila University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,590 students, White (43.8%), Black or African American (24.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Avila University?
About 36.7% of students at Avila University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Avila University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Avila University reports midpoint SAT about 972 and midpoint ACT about 20.
What do graduates of Avila University earn?
Median earnings are $48,975 six years after entry and $52,773 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Avila University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 52.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Avila University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
Is Avila University public or private?
Avila University is a private nonprofit institution located in Kansas City, MO.
Is Avila University an HBCU?
No. Avila University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Avila University a tribal college?
No. Avila University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Missouri college costs
- Missouri colleges by ROI
- Kansas City, Missouri city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Missouri
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.