Avila University

https://www.avila.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$21,740

2.96% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$18,581

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.756%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

68%

2,069 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,376

86.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

39.1%

79 Graduates

About

Avila University is a higher education institution located in Jackson County, MO. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Avila University were Registered Nursing (39 degrees awarded), General Psychology (27 degrees), and General Computer & Information Sciences (24 degrees).

In 2021, 427 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Avila University. 65.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (249 degrees), 3.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (80 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Avila University is $21,740, which is $−1,444 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Avila University is $21,740, which is $−1,444 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,581.

In 2021, 89% of undergraduate students attending Avila University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$21,740

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Avila University was $21,740. The cost of tuition at Avila University is $−1,444 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$18,581

2021 Value

0.695%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Avila University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,581. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Avila University grew by 0.695%.

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

$9,367

Room and Board

$1,104

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Avila University was of $9,367 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.268% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,104. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.47% 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

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Avila University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 4.71% with respect to 2020, when 85% 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.

0.756%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Avila University was 0.756%, which represents 4 out of the 529 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 2,069 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 5.4% annual growth. Out of those 2,069 applicants, 1,407 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68% acceptance rate.

There were 1,376 students enrolled at Avila University in 2021. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Avila University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,407

Accepted Out of 2,069

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Avila University was 68% (1,407 admissions from 2,069 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 42%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 5.4%, while admissions grew by 70.8%..

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 (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

6% of enrolled first-time students at Avila University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Avila University had a total enrollment of 1,376 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Avila University is 1,196 students and the part-time enrollment is 180. This means that 86.9% of students enrolled at Avila University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Avila University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.6% White, 21.2% Black or African American, 15.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.13% Two or More Races, 2.33% Asian, 0.581% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.581% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Avila University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.9%), followed by White Male (17.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.5%), followed by White Male (14.3%) and Black or African American Female (13.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Avila University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,376 students. The full-time enrollment at Avila University is 1,196 and the part-time enrollment is 180. This means that 86.9% of students enrolled at Avila University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

66%

2021 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 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
751 enrolled students
Black or African American
292 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
216 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Avila University is 54.6% White, 21.2% Black or African American, 15.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.13% Two or More Races, 2.33% Asian, 0.581% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.581% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 131 more women than men received degrees from Avila University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Avila University is white (249 degrees awarded). There were 3.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (80 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Avila University is Registered Nursing (39 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (27 degrees) and General Computer & Information Sciences (24 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (85 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees), and EDUCATION. (66 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 (1,780,603 people), Secondary school teachers (453,272 people), Education administrators (331,466 people), Other managers (298,265 people), and Social workers, all other (265,881 people).

The most specialized majors at Avila University in 2021 are Psychology (85 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees), EDUCATION. (66 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), and Communications (15 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Avila University are Psychology (85 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees), EDUCATION. (66 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), and Communications (15 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,177,424 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (500,570 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (406,793 people), Individual & family services (276,324 people), and Outpatient care centers (266,196 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
39 degrees awarded
General Psychology
27 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
24 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Avila University was Registered Nursing with 39 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

148

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

279

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 148 degrees were awarded to men at Avila University, which is 0.53 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (279).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Avila University in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 11 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Avila University in Registered Nursing, which is 4.57 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 40% of students graduating from Avila University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (71.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Avila University is Female and Two or More Races (71.4% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 1.27% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
249 degrees awarded
Black or African American
80 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Avila University is white (249 degrees awarded). There were 3.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (80 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
179 degrees awarded
White Male
70 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
49 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Avila University is white female (179 degrees awarded). There were 2.56 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (70 degrees).

Operations

Avila University has an endowment valued at nearly $18.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.89M (21.1%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Avila University had a total salary expenditure of 26.9M. Avila University employs 26 Assistant professors, 19 Associate professors and 10 Professors. Most academics at Avila University are Female Assistant professor (19), Female Associate professor (10), and Male Associate professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Avila University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 41 employees, Management, with 26 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 23 employees.

Endowment

$18.5M

2021 Endowment

63.4%

growth from 2020

Avila University has an endowment valued at about $18.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Avila University grew 63.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $32M 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

$11.3M

2021 Salaries

6.52%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Avila University paid a median of $11.3M in salaries, which represents 42% of their overall expenditure ($26.9M) and a 6.52% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.88M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Avila University paid a total of $3.88M to 64 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

26 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

41 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Avila University were Assistant professor with 26 employees, Associate professor with 19 employees, and Professor with 10 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Avila University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 41 employees, Management with 26 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Avila University was Female Assistant professor with 19 employees, Female Associate professor with 10 employees, and Male Associate professor with 9 employees.

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