Avila University

Avila University, also referred to as AU, is located in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. It was founded in 1916 as Saint Teresa College. It was renamed to College of Saint Teresa in 1941. The college moved to its present location in 1963 and adopted the current name. It was named after Saint Teresa of Avila. The campus comprises of more than 10 buildings and spreads across an area of approximately 50 acres. AU offers several degrees and certificate programs through the following college and schools:

• College of Humanities
• School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
• School of Business
• School of Education
• School of Nursing
• School of Science and Health
• School of Visual and Communication Arts

The student organizations of AU play an active role in the students lives. Some of the organizations include the Black Student Union, Avila Student Nurses Organization, Avila Education Association, Kappa Delta Pi, Sigma Tau Delta, Student Senate, Residence Hall Association, International Student Organization, Student Social Work Association, and Radiologic Science Club.

Avila University Highlights

Where Avila University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in art studies and therapy and counseling.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• High female/male ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Selective admissions.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Avila Students

The student enrollment at Avila was 1,831 in 2007 (1,547 full-time equivalent).

About 30% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 70% of the class.

Undergrads are 60% of enrolled students and graduate students are 40%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Avila participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Avila provides on-campus housing for 306 of its 1,547 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Avila Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Avila is in the Heart of America Athletic Conference for major sports.

Avila offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 163 male students received the aid (men were 52% of those receiving aid) and 150 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 48% of students receiving such aid) .

Avila Admissions (2007)

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