| Location | Kansas , United States | Funding Type | Private |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Students | 1307 | Establishment | University |
| Founded In | 1916 | Estimated Cost of Living | 14000 USD |
| Address | 11901 Wornall Road Kansas City, MO 64145 |
Avila’s 100+ year History
The road to today’s modern institution of higher learning began in 1836, when the first Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet arrived in Missouri from the order’s home in the Lyons region of France. In 1866, Mother Francis Joseph Ivory came to Kansas City to staff a small school that incorporated as St. Teresa’s Academy (in honor of St. Teresa of Avila) shortly after her arrival. For more than 25 years, St. Teresa’s was the only Catholic school providing more than an elementary education for girls in Kansas City.
A Legacy of Service
When the Sisters of St. Joseph arrived in the United States from France in the mid-1800s, they dedicated themselves to the “practice of all the spiritual and corporal works of mercy and which will most benefit the dear neighbor.” Founded on these principles, Avila University has continued their tradition in its mission and through its values.
Avila University, a Catholic University founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, is a values-based community of learning providing liberal arts, professional, undergraduate and graduate education to prepare students for responsible lifelong contributions to the global community. Avila is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
STUDENT DIVERSITY
International Students
We currently have 27 international students on campus from all over the world. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, France, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
- Average transfer student GPA is 3.08
- 14% of transfer students live on campus
- 43% are female, 57% male.
GRADUATION AND ALUMNI
- Avila conferred 281 Bachelor’s degrees to 268 students and 91 graduate degrees, certificates, and certifications in academic year 2021-2022
- 14,000+ alumni making a difference in every state and in many countries throughout the world.
Most Popular Declared Majors
Undergraduate (Including Adult Undergraduate students)
- Nursing
- Business Administration
- Kinesiology
- Psychology
- Radiologic Science
- Communication
- Professional Health Sciences
- Criminology & Justice Studies
- Biology
- Computer Science
- Graduate
- Counseling Psychology (MS)
- Education (MA)
- Business Administration (MBA)
- Psychology (MS)
- Management (MA)
- Organizational Development Psychology (MS)
- Kinesiology (MS)
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