- Acceptance rate: 88% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 430–500 reading and writing, 370–460 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 16–21 composite
- Average net price: $17,482 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Avila University reported: an acceptance rate of 88% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 16–21.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Avila University reviews each application.
Avila University GPA requirements
Avila University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Avila University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Avila University acceptance rate
Avila University admitted 3,490 of 3,975 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 88%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Avila University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Kansas City, Missouri, with 1,331 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Avila University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 430 | 450 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 370 | 420 | 460 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 18 | 21 |
| ACT English | 14 | 17 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 17 | 20 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 972 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Avila University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Avila University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,482 a year at Avila University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Avila University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Avila University admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is Avila University test optional?
Check Avila University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Avila University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 4% sent SAT scores and 57% sent ACT scores.
What are Avila University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Avila University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 430–500 in reading and writing and 370–460 in math; ACT composite 16–21, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA does Avila University look for?
Avila University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Do I have a chance at Avila University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Avila University admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Avila University?
A lot: Avila University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Avila University accept?
Avila University's acceptance rate was 88% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,490 of 3,975 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Avila University look at legacy status?
No. Avila University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Avila University?
Yes. Avila University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Avila University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,482 a year at Avila University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Avila University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Avila UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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