Avila University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
1,325

Full + Part time Students
1:15

Faculty to Student Ratio
13%

Transfer Student Ratio
$29.4K

Avg. Financial Aid

Avila, a Catholic University sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, is a values-based community of learning providing liberal arts, professional, undergraduate and graduate education to prepare students for responsible lifelong contributions to the global community. Founded in 1916, Avila has rich history of education and community service. Nestled in South Kansas City, Avila provides students with all the resources of a big city university (no more than 15 minutes to the Plaza, 20 minutes to Westport, and 25 minutes to downtown and the Power and Light District) in beautiful suburban setting. So, be your interest: Business, the arts, education, or healthcare: you can be sure that Avila will help you succeed.

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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	1,093
Part-Time Undergraduate	232
Application Acceptance Rate	60%
Transfer Students	177
Programs	63 Programs
Courses	685 Courses
Equivalencies	344 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$23,950
Out-of-State Tuition	$23,950
Books and Supplies	$1,600
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	61%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$8,043
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	75%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$21,393

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

All Avila students are strongly encouraged to file the FAFSA. Avila Transfer Achievement Awards range from $4500 to $5500 based on the student's GPA. Avila also offers institutional need based and performance based grants.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Yes, Avila works very hard to maintain a transfer friendly environment.
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

Transfers usually make up about 50% of Avila's incoming student population.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

2.0 for Avila University.... 2.5 for the Radiological Science Program.... 3.0 for the School of Education.... 3.0 for the School of Nursing
Official Transcripts:

Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions and dual enrolled credit hours. High School transcripts required if student has completed less than 24 college credit hours.
SAT Scores:

SAT/ACT scores are not required unless the student has been out of high school for less than one year and has completed less than 24 college credit hours.
Letters of Recommendation:

Required upon request of the Office of Admission.
Essay:

Required upon request of the Office of Admission.
Application Fee:

No online application fee.... Paper applications have a $25 fee.
Interview:

Interviews are only required for students seeking certain scholarships and grants.
Other Requirements:

Prospective students must visit campus in order to gaurantee Avila University institutional scholarships and grants.
Apply Here:

http://www.avila.edu/admission/transfer/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

In order to receive transfer credit, students must have obtained a 'C' or better in all Level I Core, Level III Core, Prerequisite, and Major courses. Only in Level II Core courses may students receive transfer credit for 'Ds.'
Credits (Min/Max):

Transfer students must complete their final 30 credit hours at Avila in order to obtain their degree.
Transfer Policy Document:

transfer core equivs.xls