At Avila University, we do more than educate. We inspire. We equip students for an ever-changing world. We develop adaptive learners – learners who connect and engage. We prepare students for careers that do not yet exist. This is the Avila difference.
In 1910, the school relocated to Main Street and in 1916 became St. Teresa’s College, a two-year college for women. The school’s faculty of 15 sisters initially outnumbered the students. Five years later, in 1921, the University of Missouri accredited St. Teresa College. In 1930, the school became affiliated with St. Joseph Hospital’s School of Nursing, a professional emphasis that continues.
Education
An Avila University education prepares graduates for responsible life-long contributions to the contemporary world. The curriculum has well-defined outcomes and is designed to involve the student in the learning process. Through coursework and campus activities, the Avila student learns to communicate effectively, to employ higher level thinking skills, to acquire knowledge in the liberal arts and a field of specialization and to develop personally, spiritually, and socially. Choose from more than 60 majors.
Avila UniversityKey Statistics & Highlights
22 Courses
114Academic Staff
1,376Students
27Students (int'l)
908Students (female)
Housing services
Avila has four residence halls - all with different attitude - to help you settle in near class and take advantage of all that the campus has to offer.
Medical services
Avila Health Services are available to all students, faculty, and staff of Avila University. The center is funded by the university operating budget and services are available free of charge.
Campus life
Our campus is nestled on 50 acres off Wornall Road and Interstate 435 in a suburban setting, just minutes from Kansas City’s rejuvenated downtown.
Student clubs
Student Senate
Honor Societies
Performing Arts Organizations
Campus Programming and Service Organizations
Literary & Media Organizations
Special Interest Organizations
Academic Organizations
Health & Wellness Organizations
Accreditation
Avila University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
it is a nice experience. I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to study here. The nightlife is great, lots of internationals, very fun and laid back. I met amazing people and Romania is so beautiful! I will do it all over again. Like in any institution, there are highs and lows, but the vibe was there. Very cheap to live here, Romanian food is great, Romanian people are very nice and friendly
Posted byAnonymous
Studied fromOct 2024 - Jun 2027
Posted onAug 2026
4/5
How does my career not only involve a plain class?
I could consider my study experience as satisfying as I not only learned the theoretical topics of my career, but I also learned how to face difficult situations not only in the professional field, but in my personal life as well. Hence that, I am a very practical person that rather look out for a solution instead of being focused on the main problem.