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Averett University

Averett University is a small, private institution located in Danville, va. Founded in 1859, Averett University offers undergraduate degrees in 62 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,121 undergraduates
cost $37,790
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Admissions

Will I get into Averett University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 76.0%
SAT score average 1026
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.08
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Averett University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Educational Administration and Supervision
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Curriculum and Instruction
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $37,790
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,360
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,648
Cost of attendance* $52,798
Financial aid package $26,695
Estimated cost $26,103 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $37,790
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,360
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,648
Cost of attendance* $52,798
Financial aid package $26,695
Estimated cost $26,103 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Averett University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,121, with gender binary students split 53% male and 47% female.

Total enrollment

1,335

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
42%
African American %
24%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
24%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Averett University, students love their Cougar Activities Board (CAB), student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 420 W Main St, Danville, VA 24541
phone 434-791-5600
address https://www.averett.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Cougar activities board (cab)

Student athletic advisory committee (saac)

Student government association (sga)

Focus/christian student fellowship

Sister 4 sister

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announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Averett University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Averett University?

Averett University is located in Danville, va.

What is the acceptance rate at Averett University? 

The acceptance rate for Averett University is 76%.

What’s the average GPA for Averett University?

The average high school GPA for Averett University students was 3.08.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Averett University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Averett University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $211,192.

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