About Avila University
- Fully Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
- Avila University provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies.
- Avila’s class sizes might be small, but the knowledge you’ll receive from our highly accomplished faculty won’t be.
- Avila\’s professor\’s pair academic expertise – 70 percent have their Ph.D., or the highest degree in their field of study — with real-world, practical experience to give you a well-rounded set of skills sought out by employers.
- The Avila Family is a melting pot of cultural backgrounds, a true representation of our Kansas City home.
- Easy access to free public transportation
- Rankings and Accreditations
- Avila University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
- 2022 U.S. News
- #127 in Regional Universities Midwest
- #51 in Top Performers on Social Mobility
Why Avila University?
- School Size — 12:1 Student Ratio
- Affordable Programs
- International Academics
- Study Abroad Programs
- Major Offerings
- Campus in Kansas City
Admission requirements (English Proficiency)
Undergraduate
- IELTS – 5.0
- TOEFL – 61
- Duolingo – 90
- PTE- 50
Postgraduate
- IELTS – 6.0 (5.5 for Conditional Admit*)
- TOEFL – 73 (IBT) (46-59 for Conditional Admit*)
- Duolingo – 105
- Pearson PTE – 50
*Conditional Admit – A prescribed pathway heavy on math with ongoing ESL support through the first year.
Documents Required (General Programs)
Undergraduate>
- Passport
- Transcripts (all years and marks)
- Proof of English
- Official International Transcript Evaluation
- Financials (Showing First Year Tuition & Fees)
- Amounts showing $39,009.52
- Bank Statement/Letter (within one year)
- Affidavit of Support (if Sponsored)
Graduate
- Passport
- Transcripts (all years and marks)
- Degree Certificate
- Proof of English
- Official International Transcript Evaluation
- Amount Showing $22,163.52
- Bank Statement/Letter (within one year)
- Affidavit of Support (if Sponsored)
Intakes available
Aug, Oct, Jan, Mar, May, July