Avila University

https://www.avila.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,762

73.1% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$17,482

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

59.5%

2,862 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,733

68.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

42.6%

78 Graduates

About

Avila University is a higher education institution located in Jackson County, MO. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Avila University were Registered Nursing (37 degrees awarded), General Business (24 degrees), and Radiation Therapist (20 degrees).

In 2023, 356 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Avila University. 70.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (206 degrees), 2.68 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (77 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Avila University is $38,762, which is $14,187 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Avila University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 544 total borrowers.

Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Avila University is $38,762, which is $14,187 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,482.

In 2023, 92% of undergraduate students attending Avila University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,762

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Avila University was $38,762. The cost of tuition at Avila University is $14,187 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Avila University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,482

2023 Value

1.58%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Avila University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,482. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Avila University grew by 1.58%.

This chart compares the average net price of Avila University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,198

Room and Board

$1,172

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Avila University was of $9,198 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.51% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,172. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.64% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Avila University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Avila University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Avila University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Avila University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 544 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Avila University received 2,862 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 5.53% annual growth. Out of those 2,862 applicants, 1,704 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 59.5% acceptance rate.

There were 1,733 students enrolled at Avila University in 2023. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Avila University has an overall enrollment yield of 23.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

59.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,704

Accepted Out of 2,862

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Avila University was 59.5% (1,704 admissions from 2,862 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 67.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 5.53%, while admissions declined by 7.09%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Avila University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

7% of enrolled first-time students at Avila University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Avila University had a total enrollment of 1,733 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Avila University is 1,190 students and the part-time enrollment is 543. This means that 68.7% of students enrolled at Avila University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Avila University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.1% White, 23.8% Black or African American, 14.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.02% Asian, 1.85% Two or More Races, 0.866% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.289% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Avila University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29%), followed by White Male (16.3%) and Black or African American Male (14.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.3%), followed by White Male (14.1%) and Black or African American Female (12.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Avila University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,733 students. The full-time enrollment at Avila University is 1,190 and the part-time enrollment is 543. This means that 68.7% of students enrolled at Avila University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Avila University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Avila University was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Avila University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Avila University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
747 enrolled students
Black or African American
412 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
252 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Avila University is 43.1% White, 23.8% Black or African American, 14.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.02% Asian, 1.85% Two or More Races, 0.866% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.289% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 33 students (1.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 144 more women than men received degrees from Avila University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Avila University is white (206 degrees awarded). There were 2.68 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (77 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Avila University is Registered Nursing (37 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (24 degrees) and Radiation Therapist (20 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Avila University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (77 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees), and Education (48 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Avila University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,779,619 people), Accountants & auditors (1,078,697 people), Other managers (987,270 people), Secondary school teachers (610,128 people), and Financial managers (576,326 people).

The most specialized majors at Avila University in 2023 are Psychology (77 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees), Education (48 degrees), Communications (10 degrees), and Business (73 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Avila University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Avila University are Psychology (77 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees), Education (48 degrees), Communications (10 degrees), and Business (73 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Avila University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,190,968 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (470,084 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (381,702 people), Outpatient care centers (269,733 people), and Individual & family services (268,515 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Avila University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
37 degrees awarded
General Business
24 degrees awarded
Radiation Therapist
20 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Avila University was Registered Nursing with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Avila University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

106

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

250

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 106 degrees were awarded to men at Avila University, which is 0.424 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (250).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Avila University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Avila University in General Business, which is 0.714 times less than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Avila University in Registered Nursing, which is 11.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 29% of students graduating from Avila University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Avila University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
206 degrees awarded
Black or African American
77 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Avila University is white (206 degrees awarded). There were 2.68 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (77 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
152 degrees awarded
White Male
54 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
51 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Avila University is white female (152 degrees awarded). There were 2.81 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (54 degrees).

Operations

Avila University has an endowment valued at nearly $15.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.77M (11.7%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Avila University had a total salary expenditure of 29.8M. Avila University employs 20 Assistant professors, 13 Associate professors and 11 Professors. Most academics at Avila University are Female Assistant professor (17), Male Associate professor (7), and Female Instructor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Avila University are: Management, with 42 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 25 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 employees.

Endowment

$15.1M

2023 Endowment

7.25%

decline from 2022

Avila University has an endowment valued at about $15.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Avila University declined 7.25% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $34.6M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Avila University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$12.6M

2023 Salaries

0.347%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Avila University paid a median of $12.6M in salaries, which represents 42.3% of their overall expenditure ($29.8M) and a 0.347% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.6% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.52% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.84M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Avila University paid a total of $3.84M to 56 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

20 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

42 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Avila University were Assistant professor with 20 employees, Associate professor with 13 employees, and Professor with 11 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Avila University were Management with 42 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 25 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Avila University was Female Assistant professor with 17 employees, Male Associate professor with 7 employees, and Female Instructor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Avila University.

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