This institution prioritizes access. Your primary consideration should be whether outcomes align with your goals.
87.8%
Acceptance Rate
Peer average: 76%
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Open Access (>75%)
What Are My Chances?
A directional estimate — not a prediction
SAT Total Score Distribution
Enrolled students
Peers
40080012001600
800
25th Percentile
972
Median
960
75th Percentile
Peer average SAT: 1,141(-169 vs peers)
ACT Composite Score Distribution
Enrolled students
1122436
16
25th Percentile
20
Median
21
75th Percentile
Important: Test scores are just one factor. Admissions decisions reflect institutional priorities, essays, recommendations, and factors we cannot measure. Use this as directional guidance, not a prediction.
Who Attends — and Succeeds
Understanding institutional priorities and student support
Student Demographics
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
37%
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Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students (federal aid)
56%
Transfer Students
Alternative pathway to enrollment
40%
These metrics reflect institutional priorities around access and economic diversity, which inform admissions decisions beyond academic qualifications.
Student Success
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Frequently Asked Questions about Avila University Admissions
Avila University is accessible to students with solid academic records. Most admitted students have GPAs of 3.0 or higher. The 88% acceptance rate means most qualified applicants are admitted.
Avila University reports standardized test score data, suggesting tests are considered in admissions. Students who submit SAT scores typically have scores between 800 and 960. ACT scores range from 16 to 21. Check Avila University's website for current testing requirements, as policies may change.
Admission to Avila University is considered accessible. With an acceptance rate of 88%, admissions are largely open to all qualified applicants with a high school diploma or GED.
Avila University uses holistic review, considering academics, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation.
If Avila University is a reach, consider University Of Saint Mary (90% acceptance), Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (94% acceptance), Cleveland University-Kansas City (80% acceptance). These schools offer similar outcomes with higher acceptance rates.
