Avila University: tuition, admission requirements and intakes

$15,725 per year after scholarship · IELTS 5.0

Location
Kansas City, Missouri
Type
Private Catholic university
Founded
1916
Official website
avila.edu

Avila University is a private Catholic university in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 1916 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. It offers more than 54 undergraduate majors, minors, concentrations, certificates and graduate degrees, including international business, computer science, management, psychology and communication.

Its main asset for international students is the scholarship: undergraduates receive $25,815 a year, which brings tuition from $41,540 down to $15,725 a year. English requirements are among the most accessible in our selection: IELTS 5.0, TOEFL iBT 61 or Duolingo 90 for a bachelor’s degree.

Tuition and costs (2026-27)

Undergraduate tuition and university fee, before scholarship
$41,540 per year
International undergraduate scholarship
−$25,815 per year
Undergraduate tuition after scholarship
$15,725 per year
Master’s (9 credits per term, two terms a year)
$11,700 per year; $9,200 after the $2,500 yearly scholarship
Other costs
International health insurance $1,260 per year; housing, books and living costs extra
Deposit after admission (non-refundable, deducted from the first semester)
$12,000 (bachelor’s) · $7,500 (master’s)

English requirements

Bachelor’s
IELTS 5.0 · TOEFL iBT 61 · Duolingo 90 · PTE 46
Master’s
IELTS 6.0 · TOEFL iBT 73 · Duolingo 95 · PTE 50
Without a test
Secondary education in English (shown on a transcript or a Medium of Instruction letter) is accepted for undergraduates

Scores must be less than two years old and sent by the testing organisation.

Admission requirements

  • Bachelor’s: official high school transcripts and a minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0
  • Master’s: official transcripts and degree certificate, minimum GPA of 2.75 (MBA) or 3.0 (psychology programs); from 2.5 to 2.749, provisional admission can be considered
  • Copy of your passport
  • Proof of financial support
  • Classes are in person on the Kansas City campus: for at least one full academic year in a master’s, and at least until the age of 21 in a bachelor’s

Intakes and deadlines

  • Fall semester: starts in August
  • Spring semester: starts in January
  • Apply at least 4 months before the start: after admission, a deposit holds your place, then you need the I-20 to book the visa appointment.

Photos

Menez with international students in a classroom at Avila University

What we do for you

  1. 1Choose the program and check your eligibility
  2. 2Prepare and submit the application
  3. 3Get the I-20 and pay the SEVIS fee
  4. 4Fill in the DS-160 and book the appointment at the US Embassy in Algiers
  5. 5Prepare the visa interview with mock interviews

Our USA support packs start at 98 000 DZD. See the packs · F-1 visa guide

Frequently asked questions

How much does Avila University cost after the scholarship?

For an undergraduate, $15,725 a year in tuition after the international scholarship of $25,815 a year (tuition before scholarship: $41,540). Health insurance ($1,260 a year), housing and living costs are extra.

What IELTS score do I need for Avila University?

IELTS 5.0 for a bachelor’s degree and 6.0 for a master’s, or TOEFL iBT 61 / 73, or Duolingo 90 / 95. Scores must be less than two years old.

Can I take Avila University courses online from Algeria?

No. Students applying from outside the United States must attend classes in person on the Kansas City campus.

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Sources

Figures checked on 20 October 2026 on the university’s official website. Universities update their fees every year: we confirm the current amounts with you before you apply.