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Avila can be found in Kansas City, Missouri (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, drama and performing arts, business and management, medical assistant and technician, and therapy and counseling.
Avila does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 440 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 455 to 610, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending Avila come from a variety of states around the country.
In 2005, 1,697 students were enrolled in the school. Adults changing careers are relatively common at Avila.
The school offers students meal plans. Avila student athletes compete in Heart of America Athletic Conference competitions. The school 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
Admissions Phone: (816) 501-2400
Financial Aid Phone: (816) 501-3600
http://www.Avila.edu
Avila awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 127 | business management, business, marketing, accounting, international business, MIS, finance |
| Therapy And Counseling | 51 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 51 | education, elementary school teaching, education of learning disabled, teacher education and development, middle school teaching |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 21 | various nursing |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 21 | radiation therapist |
| Liberal Arts | 20 | sociology, general studies, history, English, political science |
| Media | 15 | communication studies |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 10 | drama |
| Medical Adminstration | 9 | health care facilities management |
| Science | 7 | biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | social work |
| Law | 4 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music performance |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | health and fitness |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | religion |
| Medicine | 0 | medical preparatory |
Number of programs and degrees for Avila in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 226 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 131 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Avila had a total enrollment of 1,697 students (1,411 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 67% |
| Kansas | 17% |
| Alaska | 6% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Avila offers campus housing for 241 of its 1,411 (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 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 898 | 505 | 56% | 165 | 33% |
| Men | 302 | 178 | 59% | 61 | 34% |
| Women | 596 | 327 | 55% | 104 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 455 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 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 | 6% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 88% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (816) 501-2400
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,700 |
| Room and board | $ 5,400 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (816) 501-3600
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $55,072 | 5 | $57,177 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $46,581 | 14 | $48,978 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $42,610 | 17 | $41,498 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $36,804 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $48,200 | 41 | $45,488 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 219 | 141 | 360 |
| Football | 106 | 0 | 106 |
| Baseball | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| Basketball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 41 | 141 | 182 |
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 ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | 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 On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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