Accreditations & Accolades

In addition to ongoing recognition from outside accrediting agencies, Avila University is a member of many academic and professional associations.
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Accreditation

  • Avila University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  • The School of Business at Avila University has received specialized accreditation for its MBAs in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration, International Business, Management, and Marketing through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (iacbe.org).

  • Avila University is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

  • Avila's social work programs have been accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) since 1974. Programs accredited by CSWE help ensure students are receiving the highest standard of social work education.

Accolades

  • Niche study ranked Avila as one the Best Private Colleges in Missouri (2026)

  • Ranked #7 Best Value Colleges in Missouri by Niche (2026)

  • Avila University is recognized among the "Top Performers on Social Mobility, Regional Universities Midwest" by U.S. News & World Report (2026).

  • The Avila University B.A. in Human Resources degree program is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) “HR Curriculum Guidebook."

Accolades

  • Ranked #3 in the "Best Online Colleges in Missouri" by Forbes (2024).

  • Ranked in the top 10 "Best Affordable Online Master's Programs" in the U.S. by Forbes (2024).

  • Avila University is recognized among the "Top Performers on Social Mobility, Regional Universities Midwest" by U.S. News & World Report (2026).

  • The Avila University B.A. in Human Resources degree program is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) “HR Curriculum Guidebook."

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