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Avila University

#1294 in US ranking Kansas City, MO
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$50,678
Tuition & fees
$41,540
Avg. aid
$29,494
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
88%
SAT range
800–960
ACT range
16–21

Outcomes

Graduation rate
52%
Median salary
$48,716
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Avila University?

Avila's reported four-year graduation rate is 41%, and its six-year rate is 52%. These rates follow a defined entering cohort of first-time, full-time undergraduates; they do not describe every transfer student, part-time student, or graduate student.

The difference between the two rates shows that some students complete after four years. A separate reported first-year retention rate is 71%, measuring whether students continue into the next year rather than whether they eventually graduate. Applicants comparing colleges should use the same cohort definition and time period for each comparison, then consider how their own transfer credits, course sequence, and enrollment plans might affect time to degree.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Avila University?

Federal College Scorecard field-of-study figures report median earnings for certain federally aided program completers measured about one year after completion. They describe observed outcomes for a particular population, not a salary that an Avila degree promises.

Reported examples include $56,390 for registered nursing, $47,134 for allied health diagnostic and treatment fields, and $43,195 for general business or commerce. The corresponding figure for psychology is $29,972. Comparisons need care: programs lead to different occupations, and some graduates continue their education rather than enter full-time work immediately.

One-year earnings omit important context, including hours worked, local labor markets, later career growth, and educational debt. Students evaluating a major can use these figures as one question to investigate alongside licensing outcomes, placement opportunities, and the total cost of the degree.

Avila University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
52%
4-year graduation
41%
6-year graduation
52%

Avila University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
71%
Employed 1 year after graduation
98%

Avila University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$48,716
4 years after graduation
$61,078
5 years after graduation
$60,780
7 years after graduation
$67,943
10 years after starting college
$59,717

Alumni Salary for Avila University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

$47,134

Business/Commerce, General

$43,195

Health and Medical Administrative Services

$41,688

Psychology, General

$29,972

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$56,390

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

$19,820

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

$33,823

Avila University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

46551

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

151732

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

51217

Psychology

13114

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

3912

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

3811

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

4711

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

6511

Education

9110

Visual and Performing Arts

6410

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Psychology

45954

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

111021

Education

10515

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

606

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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