# Avila University

Private nonprofit college in Kansas City, MO. IPEDS ID 176628.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/avila-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/avila-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 88% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $16,053 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 52%; beats 46% of MO colleges and 47% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $52,773; beats 65% of MO colleges and 49% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,230

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,694 |
| 30-48k | $14,939 |
| 48-75k | $14,682 |
| 75-110k | $17,852 |
| 110k+ | $19,775 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.42 years on average (26% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $52,773 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,694 | $69,367 | 4.0 years |
| 30-48k | $14,939 | $66,030 | 3.8 years |
| 48-75k | $14,682 | $64,894 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $17,852 | $78,906 | 4.6 years |
| 110k+ | $19,775 | $87,406 | 5.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $50,096
- Tuition and fees: $42,000
- Housing and meals: $9,065; books: $1,190

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 430–500; SAT math: 370–460; ACT: 16–21 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 2,862 applicants, 1,704 admitted, 397 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 88%, ACT 16–21 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 60%, ACT 15–21 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (38 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | $47,530 | $83,385 | $32,750 |
| Nursing | $67,179 | $74,562 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $55,605 | $68,865 | $31,000 |
| Psychology | $36,957 | $50,905 | $31,000 |
| Communications | $33,905 | $48,148 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International and Comparative Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $83,040 (Kansas City, MO-KS), $81,780 (MO), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) → Radiologic technologist: median wage $78,340 (Kansas City, MO-KS), $73,080 (MO), $80,110 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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