Avila University is a private Catholic liberal arts university founded in 1916 in Kansas City, Missouri, by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. With an enrollment of approximately 2,800 students, Avila is a small, student-centered institution offering more than 50 undergraduate majors and a growing portfolio of graduate programs in business, education, and healthcare. The university is ranked #120 among Regional Universities Midwest and has earned a #18 national ranking for Top Performers on Social Mobility by U.S. News and World Report 2026, reflecting its commitment to accessible, transformative education for students from all backgrounds. Avila's mission integrates Catholic values with professional preparation, and the institution is known for strong teacher preparation, business, nursing, psychology, and communication programs. Approximately 10% of the student body is international, with a significant portion in online graduate programs. International undergraduate students are eligible for renewable annual merit scholarships up to $15,000. The university's Eagles compete in the NAIA Heart of America Athletic Conference. Avila's location in the heart of Kansas City provides rich internship and career opportunities across healthcare, business, and education sectors.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$40200
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $42,000
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
