Founded in 1916, Avila University is a private institution in Kansas City, Missouri, offering both undergraduate and graduate programs through flexible formats designed to meet the needs of today’s learners. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Avila ensures every program meets rigorous academic standards recognized across the United States and worldwide.
Avila’s Low-Residency programs combine the convenience of online learning with short, structured on-site residencies across the U.S. Students can study at the main campus in Kansas City or choose from instructional sites in Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, Boston, Springfield, and Dallas, making it easier to pursue an American education from a location that works best for them.
This flexible approach allows students to gain a high-quality U.S. education while managing their professional and personal commitments. Built on a strong liberal arts foundation, Avila’s programs emphasize career readiness, blending classroom learning with real-world experience, research, and internships.
Specialized program accreditations, such as business programs accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) and the Bachelor of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), further highlight Avila’s commitment to academic excellence and professional success.
36 Credits | STEM Designated | 7 Concentrations
33 Credits | 9 Concentrations
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120 Credits | STEM Designated | 4 Years
120 Credits | STEM Designated | 4 Years
120 Credits | 4 Years
120 Credits | 4 Years
120 Credits | 4 Years
120 Credits | 4 Years
120 Credits | 4 Years
120 Credits | 4 Years
120 Credits | 4 Years
120 Credits | 4 Years
120 Credits | 4 Years
To qualify for the Low Residency program, you must be applying from within the United States. Applicants applying from outside the United States must attend classes on campus in Kansas City.
Since 1916, Avila has built a reputation for academic excellence and student success, preparing generations of graduates to thrive in a changing world.
Avila is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with specialized program accreditations such as IACBE for business and CSWE for social work, ensuring degrees are recognized and respected.
Balance online learning with short, structured residencies, combining convenience with valuable face-to-face academic engagement.
Avila offers generous scholarships — $25,815 per year for undergraduate programs and an exclusive $5,000 scholarship for graduate students, making quality U.S. education more accessible than ever.
Complete your residencies at Avila’s main campus in Kansas City or instructional sites in Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, Boston, Springfield and Dallas. giving you access to diverse learning environments and opportunities.
Avila's programs are designed to provide practical knowledge, hands-on learning, and strong career pathways.
Take the next step toward earning your accredited undergraduate or graduate degree. Explore Avila’s flexible low-residency programs, generous scholarships, and study opportunities across multiple U.S. locations.
