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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
- Website: www.Avila.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 1,831
- College Mascot: Eagles

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 222 | 509 | 731 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 115 (52%) | 263 (52%) | 378 (52%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 37 (32%) | 85 (32%) | 122 (32%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 8 | 7% |
| ACT ® Exam | 109 | 91% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 465 | 515 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 530 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 73% | 29% | 18% | 99% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,970 | $3,215 | $1,565 | $8,941 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 3.0% |
| Number in Default | 12 | 10 | 12 |
| Number in Repayment | 621 | 488 | 397 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $18,850 | $17,300 | $16,700 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $18,850 | $17,300 | $16,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,800 | $5,500 | $5,400 |
| Other Expenses | $2,800 | $3,250 | $2,800 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 |
| Other Expenses | $4,150 | $4,600 | $4,150 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,500 | $4,600 | $3,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $28,250 | $26,850 | $25,700 |
| Out of State | $28,250 | $26,850 | $25,700 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $30,100 | $29,000 | $27,950 |
| Out of State | $30,100 | $29,000 | $27,950 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $23,150 | $22,050 | $21,000 |
| Out of State | $23,150 | $22,050 | $21,000 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,831 Undergraduate: 1,132 Graduate: 699
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 601 Female: 1,230
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 380 Female: 752
- Graduate Gender Male: 221 Female: 478
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,368 Part-Time: 463
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 924 Part-Time: 208
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 444 Part-Time: 255
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 155 | 8% |
| American Indian | 9 | 0.5% |
| Black | 251 | 14% |
| Asian | 40 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 87 | 5% |
| White | 1,213 | 66% |
| Unknown | 76 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 2 | 0.1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 215 | 12% |
| Ages 20-21 | 298 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 387 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 361 | 20% |
| Ages 30-34 | 179 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 112 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 186 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 90 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 364 | 185 | 179 |
| Faculty Status | 216 | 72 | 144 |
| Graduate Assistants | 2 | - | 2 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 216 | 72 | 144 |
| Primarily Instruction | 216 | 72 | 144 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 19 | 19 | - |
| Other Professionals | 61 | 50 | 11 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 68 | 44 | 24 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 49 | 29 | 20 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 19 | 15 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,871 (66) | $51,956 (21) | $50,365 (45) |
| Professor | $59,626 (16) | $57,775 (7) | $61,066 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $52,959 (13) | $54,801 (5) | $51,808 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,195 (30) | $45,769 (8) | $46,350 (22) |
| Instructor | $44,881 (6) | $46,500 (1) | $44,558 (5) |
| Lecturer | $59,885 (1) | - (-) | $59,885 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,377 (6) | $72,447 (3) | $50,307 (3) |
| Professor | $80,535 (1) | $80,535 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $68,404 (2) | $68,404 (2) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,960 (2) | - (-) | $52,960 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,817 (72) | $52,871 (24) | $49,790 (48) |
| Professor | $59,995 (17) | $58,790 (8) | $61,066 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $53,360 (15) | $55,134 (7) | $51,808 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,016 (32) | $45,769 (8) | $46,099 (24) |
| Instructor | $44,881 (6) | $46,500 (1) | $44,558 (5) |
| Lecturer | $59,885 (1) | - (-) | $59,885 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,421,277 | $854,479 | $566,798 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 60% | 40% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 306 | 199 | 107 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 306 | 199 | 107 |
| Baseball | 44 | 44 | - |
| Basketball | 42 | 22 | 20 |
| Football | 105 | 105 | - |
| Golf | 10 | - | 10 |
| Soccer | 56 | 28 | 28 |
| Softball | 25 | - | 25 |
| Volleyball | 24 | - | 24 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $35,938 | $15,318 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,948 | $1,305 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 38 | 22 | 16 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 35% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 20% |
| Female | 56% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| Black | 8% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| White | 40% |
| Unknown | 50% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 21% |
| 5 Years | 30% |
| 6 Years | 35% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 6 | 9 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 2 | - |
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