Avila University

Avila University is on a 50-acre campus in a suburban setting in Kansas City, Missouri. There are many activities and organizations for Avila University students to participate in – chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, and more.

Avila University does not have fraternities or sororities.

Avila University has a thriving Avila Ambassadors. In fact, more students participate in Avila Ambassadors than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Avila University include Avila Student Nurses Association, Campus Ministries, Saudi Arabian Student Association and Avila University Theatre Company.

Avila University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming Week, Spring Fling Week and AU Kick Off Celebration.

Avila University Housing

Avila University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through sophomore year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Avila University students live off campus. In 2021, 25% of undergrads at Avila University lived in some kind of on-campus housing There are 360 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,154 undergraduates. In the 2020-21 school year, 283 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 55% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Avila University offers coed housing and .

Avila University Athletics

At Avila University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the unversity, funding, and compention level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Avila University:

Safety at Avila University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Avila University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Avila University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Avila University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Avila University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit to Avila University, take Interstate 435 to Kansas City, MO. If you need to fly, book your flight to Kansas City International airport.

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