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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Avila University #510 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $13,073 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 90.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Avila University #1049 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions — reflecting outcomes for students across income levels.
Azimuth ranks Avila University #510 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's university in Kansas City, Missouri, Avila University enrolls roughly 1,312 undergraduates. Retention stands at 70.5% and the six-year graduation rate is 52.4%, reflecting solid student persistence through degree completion. Avila University delivers meaningful returns for graduates. Azimuth ranks Avila University #392 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $13,073 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Avila University in the 90.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's strength in Health fields — its primary academic focus — aligns with stable, in-demand career pathways that support long-term financial outcomes. Access and affordability anchor the institution's profile. Avila University enrolls 56.4% Pell-eligible students and 36.7% first-generation undergraduates, reflecting a commitment to broad educational access. Azimuth ranks Avila University in the 68.2 percentile for access and the 63.4 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. For families weighing private-institution costs, Avila University's combination of manageable scale, health-focused programming, and demonstrated earnings outcomes offers a concrete alternative to larger research universities.
Avila University's published cost of attendance is $50,096. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $15,694, middle-income families pay around $14,682, and higher-income families pay approximately $19,775. Azimuth ranks Avila University #522 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Avila's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional sources. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packages. The institution's focus on health professions — nursing, occupational therapy, and related fields — aligns with career pathways that often lead to stable, loan-serviceable earnings, which can support debt repayment over time. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $19,309; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $61,078, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Avila University is a strong fit for students seeking a health-focused education at a private nonprofit institution in MO, particularly those interested in nursing and allied health fields that align with the university's dominant program concentration. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $61,078, placing Avila University in the 46.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $13,073 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 90.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The university enrolls students from a range of backgrounds, with 56.4% of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and 36.7% identifying as first-generation students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 87.8%. Fit depends on alignment with health-oriented programs, which represent 17% of degrees awarded. Students seeking strong outcomes in Health fields will find Avila's program mix and regional network particularly valuable.
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Business/Commerce, General
23 graduates
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
40 graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
23 graduates
Psychology, General
27 graduates
Communication and Media Studies
14 graduates
Avila University's program mix is anchored in health sciences and nursing — a signature aligned with the institution's mission as a private Catholic university in Kansas City. Nursing is the largest program with 40 graduates annually, followed by Psychology, General, Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Business/Commerce, General, and Kinesiology.
Across 18 programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with median earnings four years after enrollment ranging from $48,148 to $83,385. The earnings pattern reflects strength in health-related and applied professional fields.
Business/Commerce, General leads with median earnings four years after enrollment of $83,385 from 23 graduates, while Nursing graduates earn $74,562 and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions graduates earn $68,865. These outcomes align with Avila University's concentration in Health — representing 17% of degrees — alongside Education at 6% and Arts at 5%.
The largest programs by enrollment, including Nursing and Psychology, General, deliver median earnings four years after enrollment of $74,562 and $50,905 respectively, positioning them as economically stable pathways. Many of Avila University's dominant programs are direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes — particularly in nursing, health professions, and business fields where employers recruit actively and demand remains steady.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these health-focused program families align with national workforce trends. As a smaller private institution graduating roughly 254 students annually across all programs, Avila University maintains concentrated employer relationships in the Kansas City region and the broader healthcare sector.
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Avila University's published cost of attendance is $50,096. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $15,694, middle-income families pay around $14,682, and higher-income families pay approximately $19,775.
Azimuth ranks Avila University #522 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Avila's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional sources. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packages.
The institution's focus on health professions — nursing, occupational therapy, and related fields — aligns with career pathways that often lead to stable, loan-serviceable earnings, which can support debt repayment over time. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $19,309; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $61,078, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Avila University earn median 4-year earnings of $61,078, placing Avila University in the 46.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $13,073 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Avila University in the 90.2 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Avila University #392 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect the institution's concentration in health-related fields, where demand and compensation remain strong across the region and nationally.
The earnings pattern is anchored in Health programs. Nursing is the largest program with 40 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $74,562, which represents 0.8x the national benchmark for the field.
The Psychology, General program graduates 27 students with median 4-year earnings of $50,905, at 1.0x benchmark. Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions and Business/Commerce, General round out the top programs, with 23 and 23 graduates respectively earning $68,865 and $83,385 four years after enrollment.
This program mix — concentrated in health and related service fields — positions graduates for stable, in-demand careers where early earnings and long-term growth align with regional labor-market strength.
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Concordia University-Chicago Similar quality tier in Midwest (#15418 ranked) | IL | 93% | $54,089 | #15418 | Compare |
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Ursuline College Similar quality tier in Midwest (#15403 ranked) | OH | 75% | $56,878 | #15403 | Compare |
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