Avila University Acceptance Rate
Kansas City, Missouri · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,862
- Admitted
- 1,704
- Yield
- 23.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Avila University's acceptance rate has risen from 52% in 2014–15 to 59.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,822 to 2,862 (+57%) over that period.
Its 59.5% rate makes Avila University more selective than about 75% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 32 tracked Missouri schools, it is more selective than about 75%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (93.8% for women vs 88.6% for men, a 5.2-point gap). Avila University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 23.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,822 | 947 | 52% | 204 |
| 2015–16 | 2,018 | 1,027 | 50.9% | 202 |
| 2016–17 | 1,382 | 778 | 56.3% | 203 |
| 2017–18 | 2,370 | 921 | 38.9% | 183 |
| 2018–19 | 2,623 | 1,431 | 54.6% | 168 |
| 2019–20 | 1,712 | 704 | 41.1% | 153 |
| 2020–21 | 1,963 | 824 | 42% | 151 |
| 2021–22 | 2,069 | 1,407 | 68% | 217 |
| 2022–23 | 2,712 | 1,834 | 67.6% | 184 |
| 2023–24 | 2,862 | 1,704 | 59.5% | 397 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,035 | 971 | 93.8% |
| Men | 827 | 733 | 88.6% |
| Unknown | 1,000 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 400–490 | 7% |
| SAT Math | 400–510 | |
| ACT Composite | 15–21 | 61% |
How Avila University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Avila University's acceptance rate?
Avila University's acceptance rate is 59.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,704 admitted of 2,862 applicants).
Is Avila University test optional?
Avila University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Avila University?
Avila University received 2,862 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,704.
What SAT score do you need for Avila University?
Admitted students at Avila University typically scored 400–490 on SAT Reading/Writing and 400–510 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Avila University getting harder to get into?
Avila University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 52% in 2014–15 to 59.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.avila.edu/.