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Avila University

Avila University is a private nonprofit university in a large city in the Kansas City, MO metro with 1,196 students and a 88% acceptance rate.

Kansas City, Missouri · Private nonprofit · City, large · 1,196 students

NAIA · Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference

Admission rate

88%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

972

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

15–21

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$16,053

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

52%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

68%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$52,773

10 years after entry

Students

1,196

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by 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
Over $110,000$19,775

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse20
Speech Communication and Rhetoric17
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist16
Psychology14
Exercise Science and Kinesiology12
Computer and Information Sciences11
General Studies11
Biology/Biological Sciences11
Show the other 20 majors
Business/Commerce11
Social Work9
Accounting8
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations7
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies7
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management7
Elementary Education and Teaching7
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts6
Criminology5
Finance4
English Language and Literature3
Art/Art Studies2
Music Performance2
History1
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration1
Business Administration and Management1
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1
Chemistry Teacher Education1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching1
Education1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NAIA, Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Soccer, Tennis, Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NAIA, Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball, Bowling, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Kansas City, MO-KS

2,253,579 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Kansas City International (MCI)

Nearest hub airport

Kansas City International (MCI)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 14.8 of 20

Elevation

955 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

21°F

July high

88°F

Annual snowfall

13.8 in

Days at 90°F or higher

33 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,660 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NAIA, similar size