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Education without Limits.

Providing access to education to all.

Education without Limits.

98% of students receive aid. Because your education should not be a financial burden.

Education without Limits.

Offering programs across all fields of study, Avila can help you reach your potential.

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Education without Limits.

We’re ranked #3 by Forbes Advisor as one of the BEST online colleges in Missouri!

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Avila University opens Additional Location in Arizona

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Niche study ranked AVILA as one of the Best Private Colleges in Missouri

Forbes names Avila in the top Online Colleges in Missouri:

#3 within the 10 best accredited online schools in Missouri that offer online undergraduate programs
#9 in the top 10 nationwide rankings of Best Affordable Online Master’s Programs of 2024

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Our Global Family

All Degree Programs

Undergraduate: online and On Campus

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Undergraduate: online and On Campus

With over 60 degree programs and minors, Avila offers flexibility to build a degree plan that works for you.

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Graduate: Online and On campus

Graduate: Online and On campus

Our Graduate programs are mostly online but we also have on-campus opportunities.

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International Student Programs

International Student Programs

Avila offers a wide variety of courses that ensure access to high quality programs for a diverse population of international students.

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About Avila

Access your Future

At Avila, we believe that education should not have limits. We believe education should incorporate belonging, service, development of the whole person and an excellence in teaching and learning. You have our commitment to create an environment that allows you to flourish and succeed while preparing you for a promising future.

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60+ academic programs to choose from

What are you interested in studying?

12:1 student-to-faculty ratio

Small class sizes mean individualized instruction and mentoring.

100% of first-year students serve in the community

What are you passionate about?

98% freshman received scholarships last year*

Find your scholarship opportunity.

4-year on-time graduation guarantee

Graduating on-time is the best way to control college costs.

70% of professors have their terminal degree

Learn from the leaders, not teaching assistants

Go Beyond the Lecture

Service with the Dear Neighbor

At Avila, we believe in the foundation of service. All degree programs have community service built in.

Dear Neighbor Day

You are Welcome Here!

The worth, dignity and potential of each human being is at our core.

Learn about our Values

Experience the Arts

From the Thornhill Gallery to the Goppert Performing Arts Center, the arts are thriving across campus.

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Diversity and its Expression

The Avila Family is a melting pot of cultural backgrounds. Our students are from all over the globe and we have active campus groups to allow all to express themselves.