Avila University

Avila University, a Catholic University founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, is a values-based community of learning providing liberal arts, professional, undergraduate and graduate education to prepare students for responsible lifelong contributions to the global community. Avila has more than 60 undergraduate majors & concentrations and six graduate degree programs. It serves more than 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students at its Kansas City campus. Avila's academic programs remain true to its Catholic roots and operates on its original collection of core values including service to society, quality academics, and the development of leaders. Avila University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Avila's School of Education programs are nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.