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Avila University

Avila University

About

The Avila University School of Education graduates are well prepared to impact a changing world immediately. Their program focuses on content knowledge, research-based teaching, and practical applications through clinical and field-based experiences. Over the past ten years, an average of 95% of Avila education graduates were hired immediately and are currently working in local school districts.

Avila University students are creative, passionate, and driven about making a difference in their communities. If that sounds like you, then you will appreciate that Avila students volunteer more than 140,000 service hours in their communities. 

Avila University was founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, and their 100+ year history with the University can still be felt across the 60-acre campus.

  • College or University
  • Kansas City, MO

Institution Links

  • Admissions
  • Financial Aid Office
  • Online Application
Samantha Collins

Now that I am in the middle of my fourth year of teaching, I know that teaching is definitely the career for me thanks to Avila’s rigorous program and strong reputation. I was lucky enough to earn the Kansas Horizon Award in 2020 from the Kansas State Department of Education.

Samantha Collins

Avila University

Programs

Bachelor’s & certification

Bachelor's and Certification

  • 48 months

    Program Duration

  • In-person, Online, Hybrid

    Program Format

Relevant Links

Program Info

Avila University's School of Education has a strong tradition of preparing reflective teachers who can impact a rapidly changing world. As a future teacher, you can follow your passion to become an elementary, special education, middle school, or high school teacher in a variety of content areas.

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

  • $22,400

    In State Tuition

  • $22,400

    Out of State Tuition

  • $0

    Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Avila University have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Avila University to see if you can, too!

Amount
Description

$7,000-$12,000

Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

Academic or Athletic Scholarships range from $7,000-12,000 per year for full-time undergraduate students. Additional stackable scholarships and grants exist for in the form of performance and engagement grants, etc. Learn more about Avila's financial aid options.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Certifications

Art K-12
Biology 9-12
Business Education 9-12
Chemistry 9-12
Elementary Education 1-6
English / Language Arts 5-9
English 9-12
Marketing 9-12
Mathematics 5-9
Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical Special Education / Special Education K-12
Music, Instrumental Music & Vocal Music K-12
Physical Education K-12
Science 5-9
Social Sciences 5-9
Social Sciences 9-12
Speech & Theater / Theater 9-12

Stats

Gender
  • Male

  • Female


    29%

    71%

Ethnicity
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native

  • Asian

  • Black

  • Hispanic/Latino

  • Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander

  • White

  • Two or more races


    0%

    1%

    11%

    22%

    0%

    60%

    5%

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