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Avila University was founded in 1916 as the Saint Teresa College for women. It became the College of Saint Teresa in 1941, and in 1963, the institute was shifted to a new location and renamed Avila University. It currently occupies a 50-acre campus in Kansas City, Missouri.
Avila University offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 30 fields of study. Master’s degrees in science, business administration and arts are also awarded to the students. The academic divisions of the university are:
The athletics teams of Avila University are known as the Eagles. Students participate in sports like soccer, baseball, basketball, football, golf, softball and volleyball. The Eagles compete in the NAIA and the Heart of America Athletic Association.
Avila can be found in Kansas City, MO (a large city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Roman Catholic school. Avila is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.
Avila offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at the school are in art studies and therapy and counseling.
Avila does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. The school turned down 50% of potential students in 2007-2008. Only 25% of students scored 505 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Avila centered around 480 to 533, but ranged both higher and lower.
In 2007-2008, 1,831 students were enrolled in the school.
Avila offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Heart of America Athletic Conference competitions. Avila offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Avila University
11901 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64145-1698
General Phone: (816) 942-8400
http://www.Avila.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 128 | business management, business, marketing, accounting, finance, international business, MIS |
| Therapy and Counseling | 63 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Education and Teaching | 63 | education, elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, teacher education and development, education of learning disabled |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 37 | various nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 23 | radiation therapist |
| Liberal Arts | 23 | English, history, sociology, political science, general studies |
| Law | 7 | legal assistant |
| Media | 7 | communication studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 7 | health and fitness |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Science | 5 | biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Family and Social Work | 5 | social work |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Medical Administration | 3 | health care facilities management |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | religion |
| Medicine | 2 | medical preparatory |
| Music | 1 | music performance |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Avila in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 229 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 161 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Avila had a total enrollment of 1,831 students (1,496 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 56% |
| Graduate | 44% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 74% |
| Kansas | 16% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
Avila offers campus housing for 352 of its 1,496 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Kansas City, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,038 | 520 | 50% | 185 | 36% |
| Men | 381 | 174 | 46% | 80 | 46% |
| Women | 657 | 346 | 53% | 105 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 505 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 533 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 5% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,150 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,150 |
| Room and board | $ 5,900 |
| Room charge | $ 2,900 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Avila participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 244900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 27 | 37 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $61,332 | 6 | $58,019 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $62,530 | 7 | $52,878 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $51,545 | 18 | $48,302 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $46,967 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $56,795 | 36 | $51,035 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 163 | 150 | 313 |
| Football | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| Basketball | 19 | 23 | 42 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| All Other Sports | 27 | 127 | 154 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Avila Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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