Avila University

Kansas City, MO · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

Avila University is a private nonprofit institution in Kansas City, Missouri, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,312 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $52,773 ten years after enrollment, which is 30% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 47.3%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $25,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.11x. The average net price after financial aid is $16,053 per year. The most popular programs include Cognitive Psychology, Registered Nursing, Business, Educational Administration, and Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$52,773

Graduation Rate

47.3%

Median Debt

$25,000

Average Net Price

$16,053

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

0.82x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

2.11x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

1,312

Admission Rate

87.8%

Average SAT

972

Retention Rate

70.5%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$42,000

Out-of-State Tuition

$42,000

Pell Grant Rate

56.4%

Federal Loan Rate

60.9%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$15,694

Income $30K–$48K

$14,939

Income $48K–$75K

$14,682

Income $110K+

$19,775

Student Demographics

Women

62.9%

White

43.8%

Black

24.9%

Hispanic

16.5%

Asian

2.6%

Two or More Races

1.7%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

52.0%

Accreditations

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
Missouri State Board of Nursing — Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Programs (Accredited)

Programs (36)

Bachelor (20)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Registered Nursing	$74,562	37
Business	$83,385	24
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment	$68,865	20
Sports & Fitness	Not reported	14
Psychology	$50,905	14
Communications	$48,148	10
Computer & Information Sciences	Not reported	10
Liberal Arts & Sciences	Not reported	10
Social Work	Not reported	8
Health Services Administration	Not reported	8
Health Services Administration & Management	Not reported	8
Criminology	Not reported	7
Teacher Education	Not reported	6
Biology	Not reported	6
Fine Arts	Not reported	6
Human Resources Management	Not reported	6
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations	Not reported	6
Drama & Theater Arts	Not reported	5
Business Administration & Management	Not reported	3
Finance	Not reported	3

Master (5)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Cognitive Psychology	$65,443	46
Educational Administration	$54,997	22
Business Administration & Management	$86,593	18
Psychology	Not reported	16
Sports & Fitness	Not reported	3

Graduate Certificate (2)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Teacher Education	Not reported	14
Business Administration & Management	Not reported	12

Show 9 additional programs with limited data

Program	Level	Completers
Education	Bachelor	2
Special Education	Bachelor	2
Secondary Education	Bachelor	2
English Language & Literature	Bachelor	2
History	Bachelor	2
Religion	Bachelor	1
Cognitive Psychology	Graduate Certificate	1
Music	Bachelor	1
Accounting	Bachelor	1