Head Coach
Bill Sloan
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About Avila University Basketball
Avila University basketball is built on a deliberate development model. Head coach Bill Sloan constructs a system where players understand their role in a larger strategic framework, one that emphasizes ball movement, defensive positioning, and calculated decision-making over individual heroics. This approach pays dividends over a four-year commitment. Playing in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Association positions you in a competitive NAIA conference where consistency matters. Avila's program prioritizes players who recognize that college basketball is a chess match: spacing, timing, and knowing when to execute versus when to move without the ball. The coaching staff values basketball intelligence as much as athleticism. The Kansas City location provides exposure without the isolation of smaller markets, and Avila's academic structure supports serious student-athletes who need flexibility. Sloan's teams play a deliberate brand of basketball that translates whether your path leads to professional opportunities or you're building a foundation for life after competition. This program rewards players who buy into a system, stay patient through their development timeline, and understand that winning is built through execution rather than flash. If you're the type of player who sees the court three moves ahead and respects a coaching philosophy, Avila offers genuine opportunity to compete and grow within a structured, respected program. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$16,675/yr
Grad rate
44%
Enrollment
1,312
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $16,675 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $14,616 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $14,059 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $14,422 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $18,957 / year
- $110,001+
- $21,432 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,312
- Average net price
- $16,675 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $41,540 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $41,540 / year
- Graduation rate
- 44%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Avila University
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Location Kansas City, MO | Enrollment 1,312 | Avg. net price $16,675 |
Bethany College
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Location Lindsborg, KS | Enrollment 569 | Avg. net price $28,538 |
Bethel College
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Location North Newton, KS | Enrollment 504 | Avg. net price $31,503 |
Evangel University
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Location Springfield, MO | Enrollment 1,229 | Avg. net price $19,152 |
Friends University
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Location Wichita, KS | Enrollment 1,048 | Avg. net price $26,384 |
Kansas Wesleyan University
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Location Salina, KS | Enrollment 956 | Avg. net price $22,165 |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
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Location Bartlesville, OK | Enrollment 673 | Avg. net price $30,061 |
Ottawa University
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Location Ottawa, KS | Enrollment 870 | Avg. net price $27,572 |
Southwestern College
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Location Winfield, KS | Enrollment 924 | Avg. net price $30,086 |
Sterling College
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Location Sterling, KS | Enrollment 538 | Avg. net price $24,297 |
Tabor College
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Location Hillsboro, KS | Enrollment 494 | Avg. net price $19,034 |
University of Saint Mary
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Location Leavenworth, KS | Enrollment 925 | Avg. net price $20,881 |
| York University View program → | Location York, NE | Enrollment 428 | Avg. net price $24,373 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avila University NAIA?
Yes, Avila University is an NAIA program in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Avila University men's basketball.
What conference is Avila University in?
Avila University competes in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Avila University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $16,675 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Avila University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,312 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Avila University?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for NAIA, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for NAIA programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Avila University
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at NAIA evaluations already prepared for what programs like Avila University require.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.