Avila University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker; 56% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Avila University is a private nonprofit institution located in Kansas City, Missouri with approximately 1,312 undergraduate students enrolled. Avila University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,053 per year. The graduation rate is 52%, and the typical graduate earns $49,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Avila University is a private Catholic university in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. It is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and offers bachelor's degrees and master's degrees. Its 13 buildings are situated on a campus of 50 acres (20.2 ha) in Kansas City. The university had a total enrollment of 2,768 students in fall 2024, including 1,331 undergraduate students and 1,437 graduate students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $16,939 average net price and relatively low median debt of $19,230 make this one of the more affordable private university options in the region, and the Kansas City location offers real access to internships and employers. However, the 43% graduation rate is a serious concern — fewer than half of students who start here finish, which is worth asking the school about directly before committing. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small Catholic campus environment and have a clear plan to stay on track, but come in with your eyes open.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 3% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,312 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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