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Avila University
Avila University admits nearly everyone — 87.8% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Avila University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Avila University sits in Kansas City proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business/Commerce, General, where graduates median $83,385 four years out. Faculty pay averages $81,348 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,312 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 70.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 800 and 1000 — below the MO middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Avila University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Avila University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 800–1000 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Avila University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 400 | 440 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 440 | 510 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 17 | 21 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Avila University received 2,862 applications and admitted 1,704 (59.5%), with 397 enrolling.
How Avila University compares
| Avila University | Missouri median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 87.8% | 72.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $42,000 | $20,293 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $52,773 | $47,885 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Avila University student earns $52,773 — 10% above the Missouri median of $47,885 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Avila University lists tuition at $42,000 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Avila University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $42,000 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,312 undergraduates, Avila University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
52.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 48% don't — ask a Avila University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Avila University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $83,385 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,562 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $68,865 |
| Psychology, General | $50,905 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,148 |
Median earnings for these 5 Avila University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $52,773 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 33 additional Avila University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Avila University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 800–1000 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 87.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Avila University's acceptance rate?
59.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,704 admitted from 2,862 applicants.
How much does Avila University cost?
At Avila University, published tuition is $42,000 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Avila University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Avila University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $52,773 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Missouri
- Cox College — 100% admitted
- Culver-Stockton College — 99.1% admitted
- Maryville University of Saint Louis — 95.1% admitted
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary — 96.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.