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Avila University
Catholic university in Kansas City, Missouri, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the university in the United States. For the Spanish university, see Catholic University of Ávila.
Avila University /ˈævɪlə/ is a private Roman Catholic university in Kansas City, Missouri. It is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and offers bachelor's degrees and master's degrees. Its 13 buildings are situated on a campus of 50 acres (20.2 ha) in Kansas City. The school enrolled 1,527 students in 2019.[1]
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Former names | College of St. Teresa (1916–1961) Avila College (1961–2002) |
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Motto | Deo adjuvante non timendum |
Motto in English | With the help of God there is nothing to fear. |
Type | Private university |
Established | 1916 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet) |
President | James Burkee |
Students | 1,527 (2019) [1] |
Location | , , United States 38.9126°N 94.5915°W / 38.9126; -94.5915 |
Colors | Purple, gold and black[2] |
Nickname | Eagles |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – KCAC |
Mascot | Dominic the Eagle |
Website | www |
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