AVILA UNIVERSITY
- 11901 Wornall Rd
- Kansas City, MO 64145
- OPEID College Code: 00244900
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- General Phone: (816) 942-8400
- President: Ron Slepitza
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 1,893
- College Mascot: Eagles
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Avila University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Website
- www.avila.edu

- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 361 | 675 | 1,036 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 119 (33%) | 327 (48%) | 446 (43%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 39 (33%) | 80 (24%) | 119 (27%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 4 | 3% |
| ACT ® Exam | 111 | 93% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 535 | 560 |
| SAT ® Math | 463 | 543 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 25 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 97%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 90% | 32% | 26% | 93% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,901 | $4,296 | $3,930 | $11,341 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.9% |
| Number in Default | 23 | 25 | 12 |
| Number in Repayment | 435 | 392 | 621 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $20,900 | $20,150 | $18,850 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $20,900 | $20,150 | $18,850 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $20,900 | $20,150 | $18,850 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,100 | $5,900 | $5,800 |
| Other Expenses | $3,600 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 |
| Other Expenses | $6,100 | $4,150 | $4,150 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,200 | $4,150 | $3,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $31,600 | $29,650 | $28,250 |
| In-State | $31,600 | $29,650 | $28,250 |
| Out of State | $31,600 | $29,650 | $28,250 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $33,300 | $31,400 | $30,100 |
| In-State | $33,300 | $31,400 | $30,100 |
| Out of State | $33,300 | $31,400 | $30,100 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $25,100 | $24,450 | $23,150 |
| In-State | $25,100 | $24,450 | $23,150 |
| Out of State | $25,100 | $24,450 | $23,150 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,893 Undergraduate: 1,151 Graduate: 742
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 623 Female: 1,270
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 395 Female: 756
- Graduate Gender Male: 228 Female: 514
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,473 Part-Time: 420
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 950 Part-Time: 201
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 523 Part-Time: 219
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 149 | 8% |
| American Indian | 17 | 0.9% |
| Black | 277 | 15% |
| Asian | 35 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 4% |
| White | 1,239 | 65% |
| Unknown | 104 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Ages 18-19 | 232 | 12% |
| Ages 20-21 | 247 | 13% |
| Ages 22-24 | 378 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 407 | 22% |
| Ages 30-34 | 213 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 126 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 206 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 82 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 357 | 198 | 159 |
| Faculty Status | 211 | 74 | 137 |
| Tenured Faculty | 42 | 42 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 2 | - | 2 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 202 | 65 | 137 |
| Primarily Instruction | 202 | 65 | 137 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 39 | 39 | - |
| Other Professionals | 57 | 47 | 10 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 59 | 47 | 12 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 40 | 31 | 9 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 19 | 16 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,116 (64) | $56,981 (28) | $51,888 (36) |
| Professor | $59,622 (15) | $59,666 (9) | $59,555 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $57,690 (14) | $64,688 (6) | $52,441 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,684 (29) | $52,767 (11) | $49,412 (18) |
| Instructor | $45,981 (5) | $44,948 (2) | $46,671 (3) |
| Lecturer | $61,682 (1) | - (-) | $61,682 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,350 (1) | - (-) | $48,350 (1) |
| Instructor | $48,350 (1) | - (-) | $48,350 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,892 (65) | $56,981 (28) | $51,555 (37) |
| Professor | $59,622 (15) | $59,666 (9) | $59,555 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $57,690 (14) | $64,688 (6) | $52,441 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,684 (29) | $52,767 (11) | $49,412 (18) |
| Instructor | $44,911 (6) | $44,948 (2) | $44,893 (4) |
| Lecturer | $61,682 (1) | - (-) | $61,682 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,527,298 | $1,013,250 | $514,048 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 66% | 34% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 186 | 118 | 68 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 186 | 118 | 68 |
| Baseball | 26 | 26 | - |
| Basketball | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| Football | 59 | 59 | - |
| Golf | 7 | - | 7 |
| Soccer | 37 | 20 | 17 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $28,539 | $14,355 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $5,823 | $2,250 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 37 | 21 | 16 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 44% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 25% |
| Female | 56% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 28% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 50% |
| Unknown | 50% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 24% |
| 5 Years | 41% |
| 6 Years | 44% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 3 | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 6 | 6 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009