Avila University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4918 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1380 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1303 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #4 of 11 | In Kansas |
| #2930 of 4,277 | For Radiology and Nuclear medicine |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Undergraduates
- 978
- Graduates
- 328
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.avila.edu
Avila University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Avila University has an acceptance rate of 68% and is among the top 29% 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 | 68% | 60% | 84% |
| Applicants | 2,712 | 1,830 | 820 |
| Admissions | 1,834 | 1,103 | 686 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 184 | 76 | 107 |
458 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
220 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
2 or 1%
submitted SAT
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
75 or 41%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Avila University are 18-23 (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 | 658 (51%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 334 (26%) |
| Hispanic | 197 (15%) |
| Two or more races | 43 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 29 (2%) |
| Asian | 25 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Avila University is $17,210 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 | $11,320 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,777 |
| $48-75K | $16,468 |
| $75-110K | $19,634 |
| $110K+ | $20,820 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $22,390 | $8,775 |
| Tuition in-state | $22,390 | $8,775 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $22,390 | $8,775 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 389 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,516 |
| Room charge | $3,570 |
| Meal charge | $4,140 |
Avila University majors
Avila University has granted 268 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs and 91 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 | 40 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 22 | 13 |
| Psychology, General | 24 | 7 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 24 | |
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 23 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 21 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 20 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 14 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 13 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | |
| Criminology | 12 | |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 11 | |
| Social Work | 11 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 10 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 | |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 8 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 7 | |
| Accounting | 5 | |
| General Studies | 5 | |
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 5 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |
| History, General | 4 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 4 | |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 4 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 3 | |
| Music Performance, General | 3 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Finance, General | 2 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | |
| Education, General | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 268 | 91 |
Avila University has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 44% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 45% | 55% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Avila University has published 452 scientific papers with 4,145 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Sociology, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 16 |
| 1992 | 2 | 23 |
| 1993 | 4 | 18 |
| 1994 | 4 | 15 |
| 1995 | 9 | 13 |
| 1996 | 4 | 18 |
| 1997 | 6 | 28 |
| 1998 | 2 | 43 |
| 1999 | 10 | 47 |
| 2000 | 5 | 53 |
| 2001 | 8 | 61 |
| 2002 | 5 | 74 |
| 2003 | 7 | 57 |
| 2004 | 8 | 69 |
| 2005 | 7 | 70 |
| 2006 | 9 | 77 |
| 2007 | 17 | 103 |
| 2008 | 15 | 115 |
| 2009 | 17 | 128 |
| 2010 | 14 | 127 |
| 2011 | 16 | 131 |
| 2012 | 14 | 145 |
| 2013 | 17 | 121 |
| 2014 | 17 | 177 |
| 2015 | 27 | 166 |
| 2016 | 27 | 191 |
| 2017 | 20 | 183 |
| 2018 | 18 | 191 |
| 2019 | 19 | 238 |
| 2020 | 27 | 276 |
| 2021 | 25 | 290 |
| 2022 | 21 | 314 |
| 2023 | 18 | 404 |
Notable alumni
-
Bita Moghaddam
- Born in
-
Iran - Occupations
- neuroscientist
- Biography
-
Bita Moghaddam is an Iranian-American neuroscientist and author. She is currently the Ruth Matarazzo Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience 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 | 228 |
| 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 |