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At Avila University, we understand that college life comes with challenges—academic, emotional, and personal. That’s why our academic resources at Avila University are designed to help every student thrive. Whether you’re a first-generation college student, transfer, or working adult, we provide tutoring, academic advising, writing help, mental health counseling, and much more to ensure your success.
You are not alone. There are people across our campus right now who are ready to support you. From the Center for Student Excellence to the Avila Care Team, we are committed to walking alongside you at every stage of your educational journey.
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Young students and adult learners alike are creative, driven and passionate about making a difference in the world and deserve a school that helps them get there. At Avila, we understand college looks a little different to everyone; so, we have created learning environments that fit your learning and lifestyle. Offering over 54 degree programs spanning online, on-campus and hybrid learning environments, you can tailor your education around your needs. At Avila, we believe a degree should be accessible at any stage in life. So whether you are getting a degree for the first time or continuing your education, there is a place for you.
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At Avila, we believe education has no limits. With that in mind, we have created a hybrid approach to learning which allows you to take classes in person, mixed with other learning modalities. Whether you are looking to get an undergraduate degree or a masters, you can learn how you want, when you want. Check with an advisor to learn more!
100+ Years of Academic Inspiration
Why Avila?
Since its beginning as a two-year college for women in 1916, Avila University has prioritized serving first-generation and other under-served populations in Catholic intellectual traditions. Founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJ), Avila is a vibrant, four-year university providing liberal arts, professional, undergraduate, and graduate education. A values-based community of learning, social justice, and the charism of the CSJ are at the foundation of the institution. Today, the University prepares students for responsible, lifelong contributions to the global community through more than 54 undergraduate majors, minors, and concentrations and six Master’s level graduate programs.
- Over the last three years, the School of Nursing graduates averages a 96.68% NCLEX-RN first-pass rate.
- The School of Natural and Applied Sciences, the School of Psychology and Cognitive Science, and the School of Social Science all provide undergraduate research opportunities. Avila undergraduate students go on to present their research at regional and national conferences.
- The University works to help place students in real-world learning opportunities through campus jobs and internship opportunities.
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Hi, my name is Caitlin. I’m a second-year student in the graduate psychology program, and I’m also an RA on the 16th floor of Wiley. The reason I came to Avila was because I heard about their graduate psychology program through a relative. She told me the program was really good and that I should apply and see what happens.
What I like the most about the program, honestly, are the professors. The professors are very nice, willing, and open to help you learn the material, and they make sure you really understand it to help you in your future career.
What I love about Avila overall is the people here. I’ve made so many great lifelong friends. People here are generally very friendly — you’ll walk to class and people will just smile and say hi to you. They’re always inviting you to campus programs or to hang out and talk to get to know each other better. That’s my favorite thing about everyone here: they’re all very nice and friendly.
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Hi, my name is Regan Esther Works. I am a senior here at Avila. I play softball, and my major is history with a minor in secondary education and women’s studies.
I chose to come to Avila because of the small class sizes. I think with smaller classes, you build more of a relationship with your professors, which is really nice when you need help with homework or anything else. I was also really interested in the softball program. They had been successful in past years, and I was excited to be coached by someone really great.
The thing I like most about Avila is probably the people I’ve met here. You make some great connections. The school is really great about getting you involved, and you always meet people in your classes. If you’re on a sports team, you kind of come in with a tight-knit group of friends from the start.
Being a student athlete at Avila is super rewarding. There are a lot of student athletes here, and softball for me is really fun. The girls are amazing — we’re really tight-knit. We get up early together, condition together, and work out together. Even though there are plenty of early mornings and sometimes it’s tough balancing everything with classes, it’s super rewarding. I love the sport, and I wouldn’t know what to do without it.
“Avila is such a close-knit community- I love that I get to study under professors who are rooting for my success. “
Kennedy Yoder, ’27