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Avila University

  • History & Identity: Avila University is a private Catholic university located in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 1916 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

  • Campus: The campus spans about 50 acres, with 13 buildings including residence halls, a performing arts center, academic buildings, etc.

  • Mission: The university emphasizes a values-based education rooted in social justice and service, aiming to prepare students for “responsible, lifelong contributions to the global community.” 

  • Academics:

    • Offers over 60 undergraduate majors, minors, concentrations, plus graduate programs. 

    • Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

    • Popular majors: Nursing, Business, Kinesiology, Psychology, Radiologic Science, Communication, Computer Science, etc. 

  • Student Profile (Fall 2025):

    • Total students: 3,383 (1,542 undergrad; 1,841 graduate) 

    • Diversity: 54% Caucasian, 21% Black, 16% Hispanic, 3% two or more races, ~2% international. 

    • Student-to-faculty ratio: ~ 13:1

  • Values & Strengths:

    • Strong commitment to social mobility; U.S. News praised its mission to serve economically disadvantaged students. 

    • Small class sizes; personalized attention; high-touch faculty.

    • Active campus life, with NAIA athletics (the “Eagles”), chapel/spiritual life, performing arts, student organizations. 

    • Flexible graduate programs, including STEM-designated master’s degrees eligible for OPT/CPT. 

  • Challenges / Considerations:

    • Limited scale in research output (reflected in its global ranking).

    • High cost for international students, though scholarships are available. 

    • Very small international student population, which may affect peer network / diversity support.

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University Details

  • World Ranking : 4731

  • International Students : 27

  • Country : United States

  • Average Cost : $11.00

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