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Avila University

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Transfer In FriendlyK-12Teacher Cert

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Transfer In FriendlyK-12Teacher Cert

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BS Vocal Music Education with Cert

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Transfer In FriendlyK-12Teacher Cert

Training & Certification

Combines 44 credit hours of education preparation with 44 credit hours of vocal music certification coursework

Includes music theory, aural-skills labs, music history, orchestration, conducting, voice pedagogy, voice literature, ensembles, applied voice, and applied piano

Culminates in a supervised final clinical experience and education capstone

Professional Preparation

Current catalog includes formal Teacher Candidacy, disposition, GPA, and Missouri certification requirements

The School of Education is accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and AAQEP

Facilities

Students rehearse and perform in the Goppert Performing Arts Center and Sue King Willcox Music Hall

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.18

Admit rate

88%

school-wide

Grad rate

52%

Enrollment

1.3K

Earnings

$53K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$41,540

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$57,018

Before aid

Average net price

$16,053

After aid

Tuition · avila.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 30, 4:15 PM

Program Highlights

Training & Certification

Combines 44 credit hours of education preparation with 44 credit hours of vocal music certification coursework

Includes music theory, aural-skills labs, music history, orchestration, conducting, voice pedagogy, voice literature, ensembles, applied voice, and applied piano

Culminates in a supervised final clinical experience and education capstone

Professional Preparation

Current catalog includes formal Teacher Candidacy, disposition, GPA, and Missouri certification requirements

The School of Education is accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and AAQEP

Facilities

Students rehearse and perform in the Goppert Performing Arts Center and Sue King Willcox Music Hall

Program Highlights

Training & Certification

Combines 44 credit hours of education preparation with 44 credit hours of vocal music certification coursework

Includes music theory, aural-skills labs, music history, orchestration, conducting, voice pedagogy, voice literature, ensembles, applied voice, and applied piano

Culminates in a supervised final clinical experience and education capstone

Professional Preparation

Current catalog includes formal Teacher Candidacy, disposition, GPA, and Missouri certification requirements

The School of Education is accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and AAQEP

Facilities

Students rehearse and perform in the Goppert Performing Arts Center and Sue King Willcox Music Hall

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Application DeadlineDec 15, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Undergraduate · avila.edu

Submission Requirements

Transcript (Required)

Send high school transcripts; Avila also accepts GED or HiSet records

Send official college transcripts from every institution attended, if applicable

Undergraduate · avila.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Complete Avila's free undergraduate application at apply.avila.edu

Official ACT or SAT scores are optional

Submit by December 15 before your intended fall semester; Avila also states rolling admission

Transfer Pathway

Vocal Music Teacher Education students can use Avila's MCC transfer pathway (block transfer of the first 60 credits, up to 90 depending on the degree). Education faculty separately review transferred practicum, disposition, certification, and music coursework.

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What's The Process

Admission Process

Current program, catalog, and undergraduate admission pages do not publish a separate artistic audition, interview, or portfolio review requirement

Admission is handled through the standard Avila undergraduate application

Scholarship Info

Music-Related Aid

Avila Mission Grant: $1,000 annually for qualifying students who demonstrate talent or interest in music

University Aid

Avila publishes merit and transfer scholarships for traditional undergraduate students

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.18

Admit rate

88%

school-wide

Grad rate

52%

Enrollment

1.3K

Earnings

$53K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$41,540

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$57,018

Before aid

Average net price

$16,053

After aid

Tuition · avila.edu College Scorecard

Training & Certification

Combines 44 credit hours of education preparation with 44 credit hours of vocal music certification coursework

Includes music theory, aural-skills labs, music history, orchestration, conducting, voice pedagogy, voice literature, ensembles, applied voice, and applied piano

Culminates in a supervised final clinical experience and education capstone

Professional Preparation

Current catalog includes formal Teacher Candidacy, disposition, GPA, and Missouri certification requirements

The School of Education is accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and AAQEP

Facilities

Students rehearse and perform in the Goppert Performing Arts Center and Sue King Willcox Music Hall

Updated Aug 30, 4:15 PM