Avila University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4912 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1365 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1288 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #4 of 11 | In Kansas |
| #2989 of 3,506 | For Zoology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Undergraduates
- 1,196
- Graduates
- 537
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.avila.edu
Avila University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Avila University has an acceptance rate of 60% and is among the top 22% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 89% | 94% |
| Applicants | 2,862 | 827 | 1,035 |
| Admissions | 1,704 | 733 | 971 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 397 | 131 | 266 |
592 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
399 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
28 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 800
or below
75% of them
had 1000
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Avila University are 800-1000 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
233 or 61%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 15
or below
75% of them
had 21
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Avila University are 15-21 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 747 (43%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 412 (24%) |
| Hispanic | 252 (15%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 202 (12%) |
| Asian | 35 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 33 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 32 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Avila University is $17,482 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,998 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,672 |
| $48-75K | $15,084 |
| $75-110K | $19,985 |
| $110K+ | $20,868 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,672 | $10,800 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,672 | $10,800 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,672 | $10,800 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 415 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,516 |
| Room charge | $4,725 |
| Meal charge | $4,340 |
Avila University majors
Avila University has granted 216 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs and 105 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Avila University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 37 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 36 | |
| Psychology, General | 14 | 16 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 22 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 22 | |
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 20 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 14 | 3 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 16 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 10 | |
| General Studies | 10 | |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 10 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 10 | |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 8 | |
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 8 | |
| Social Work | 8 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 6 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 6 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | |
| Criminology | 4 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 3 | |
| Finance, General | 3 | |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 3 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Education, General | 2 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 2 | |
| Accounting | 1 | |
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 216 | 105 |
Avila University has a graduation rate of 43%, which is among the 30% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 33% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Avila University has published 578 scientific papers with 6,803 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Sociology, Computer Science, Philosophy, Political Science, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 26 |
| 1993 | 5 | 27 |
| 1994 | 4 | 26 |
| 1995 | 8 | 30 |
| 1996 | 5 | 34 |
| 1997 | 5 | 39 |
| 1998 | 1 | 52 |
| 1999 | 9 | 51 |
| 2000 | 5 | 49 |
| 2001 | 10 | 61 |
| 2002 | 8 | 76 |
| 2003 | 7 | 56 |
| 2004 | 10 | 76 |
| 2005 | 8 | 89 |
| 2006 | 12 | 95 |
| 2007 | 17 | 118 |
| 2008 | 17 | 136 |
| 2009 | 16 | 128 |
| 2010 | 14 | 135 |
| 2011 | 14 | 148 |
| 2012 | 17 | 178 |
| 2013 | 25 | 181 |
| 2014 | 19 | 277 |
| 2015 | 28 | 273 |
| 2016 | 33 | 325 |
| 2017 | 33 | 320 |
| 2018 | 30 | 296 |
| 2019 | 27 | 411 |
| 2020 | 34 | 543 |
| 2021 | 33 | 565 |
| 2022 | 34 | 565 |
| 2023 | 22 | 566 |
| 2024 | 27 | 569 |
Notable alumni
-
Bita Moghaddam
- Born in
-
Iran - Occupations
- neuroscientist
- Biography
-
Bita Moghaddam is an Iranian-American neuroscientist and author. She is currently the Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience and Psychiatry at Oregon Health & Science University. Moghaddam investigates the neuronal processes underlying emotion and cognition as a first step to designing strategies to treat and prevent brain illnesses.
General info
| Founded | 1916 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Deo adjuvante non timendum With the help of God there is nothing to fear. |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Summer Session (May-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 241 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 11901 Wornall Rd Kansas City, Missouri, 64145-1698 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 508,000 |
| Phone | 8169428400 |