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Avila University acceptance rate and admissions profile

Avila University is a private college in Missouri that admits most qualified applicants (around 88%), which puts it in the accessible range. A rate like this means it admits most qualified applicants; the bar is less about clearing a single cutoff and more about how your full profile compares to admitted students.

Use this page to see what Avila University weighs, where it ranks among Missouri schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1120, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
88%
Accessible
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1120
of admitted students
Type
Private
Missouri
Selectivity in state
#31
of 35 in MO
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Will I get into Avila University?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Avila University, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Avila University?

At Avila University, your real chance depends on far more than the published 88% admit rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Avila University in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Avila University hard to get into?

Avila University is accessible: it admits most qualified applicants, with about a 88% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Avila University?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Avila University, but admitted students span a wide GPA range, with many in the 2.8 to 3.5 band. Avila University reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Avila University?

Avila University does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1120. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Avila University.

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What Avila University looks for

What Avila University weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

Avila University signals that it values rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores above the rest of the file. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Avila University's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
First-generation status
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Avila University

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability — your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Avila University
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100In the competitive admitted range
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How Avila University compares in Missouri

Avila University ranks #31 most selective of 35 schools in Missouri in our database.

Among the 35 Missouri schools we track, Avila University ranks #31 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Washington University in St. Louis (12%) and College of the Ozarks (12%) sit nearby, which makes Missouri a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

Washington University in St. Louis
12%acceptance · MO
College of the Ozarks
12%acceptance · MO
William Jewell College
38%acceptance · MO
Harris-Stowe State University
50%acceptance · MO
Lindenwood University
57%acceptance · MO
Drury University
58%acceptance · MO
Missouri-St. Louis
63%acceptance · MO
Central Missouri
64%acceptance · MO
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Similar to Avila University

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

If Avila University is on your list, schools with a similar admit profile are worth a look: Bethune-Cookman University, Wagner College, and Azusa Pacific University. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Bethune-Cookman University
88%acceptance · FL
Wagner College
88%acceptance · NY
Azusa Pacific University
88%acceptance · CA
Bethel University (MN)
88%acceptance · MN
Curry College
88%acceptance · MA
Hamline University
88%acceptance · MN

Frequently asked questions

What does Avila University value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Avila University weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Avila University consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Avila University's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Avila University?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Avila University specifically.

What are the admission requirements for Avila University?

Avila University reviews GPA, course rigor, test scores (where submitted), activities, and essays. With a more accessible acceptance rate, meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

Acceptance rate and admitted test ranges reflect publicly reported data (U.S. Department of Education / NCES IPEDS / Common Data Sets). Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.