Avila University

A private university located in Kansas City in Missouri , Avila University is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Originally an exclusive institute meant for women it was converted to co-education institute on attaining the university status in 1963 and featuring in the university directory of Missouri and United States .

Campus Features

Only few minutes from the interstate highway network and multiple attractions of Kansas City , the campus covers 50 acres of land in suburban South Kansas . Three residence halls, field house for games of basketball and volleyball, sports complex for baseball, softball, and soccer, library, theater, chapel, as well as classroom facilities for more than 1800 students feature the campus complex. Easily accessible from I-435, it is close to Missouri-Mississippi borders. Over 40 special student life related programs are offered in the campus. Student housing facilities are provided in Carondelet hall, and Jeanne Collins Thompson Hall.

Brief History

Saint Teresa College , the predecessor of the university, was founded in 1916 and it became a four year college in 1941. North Central Association of Colleges and Schools awarded it accreditation in 1946. It shifted to new location in Kansas City in 1963. Built at 119 Street and Wornall Road and bordering the historic Santa Fe Trail , it created unique intersection of pioneers. Saint Teresa was renamed as Avila the same year and the hitherto women institute got converted into a coeducation university in 1969.

Programs Offered

Avila University offers bachelor's degree in 36 majors and master's degree in counseling psychology, art therapy, business administration, organizational development and education. Catholic university that is sponsored by Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, it provides value based learning in liberal arts, as well as professional undergraduate and graduate courses. One of the unique features of the university is that it offers minors in most of the major programs available.

Admission

Admission is available for eligible students both online and through mail and direct contact. Details can be seen on the Admission and requirement pages of the university website.

Financial Aids

Apart from the traditional Federal, State, and institutional Grants, it is one of the universities that offer a number of scholarships for eligible students. In addition there are counseling loans and other loans that the students can take the benefit of. Equal access and recognition of excellence are the two main criteria for determination of eligibility. Details of the financial aids and loan facilities can be found by logging on to the Financial Aid page on the university website.