Avila University
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Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Dual-track curriculum combining theatre acting courses with applied voice (8 credits), applied piano (2 credits), music theory, and dance (tap or jazz)
•Additional coursework in diction/dialects, movement for the stage, and directing
•Casting based on talent, not class year — freshmen compete for leads
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Four mainstage productions per year including musicals (recent: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, RENT, Spelling Bee, First Date)
•200-seat Frantze Family Black Box Theatre for intimate and experimental performance
•Minor options in Music and Dance complement MT training
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Guaranteed internship before graduation through Kansas City theatre partnerships
•Partner companies include New Theatre & Restaurant, Theatre for Young America, and Heart of America Shakespeare Festival
FACILITIES
•Goppert Performing Arts Center (opened 2020): 16,000+ sq ft with main stage, black box, expanded scene shop, and dedicated rehearsal spaces
•Sue King Willcox Music Hall with acoustical design for vocal training
LOCATION
•Kansas City, MO — vibrant performing arts scene with 100+ arts organizations
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Academic School Information
3.18
Avg GPA (W)
60%
Admit Rate
47%
Grad Rate
1,192
Enrollment
$52,773
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$38,672
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$16,939
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$13,998
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,672
Family Income $48k - $75k$15,084
Family Income $75k - $110k$19,985
Family Income $110k+$20,868
