Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Danville, Virginia |
| Online | averett.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Danville, Virginia, near the North Carolina border, Averett University is a private institution established in 1859 as a Baptist women's college. The main campus occupies 19 acres in a residential area and features a mix of historic Victorian-era and modern buildings, including the iconic Main Hall, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The university operates as a comprehensive liberal arts institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in aviation, equestrian studies, nursing, and business administration. Averett maintains an NCAA Division III athletic program competing as the Cougars, with its aviation program distinguished by a dedicated flight center at Danville Regional Airport and a fleet of training aircraft. Students typically reside in one of six on-campus residence halls, with first-year students required to live on campus.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
AU is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Averett University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#629 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#422 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#22 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#11 in Best Private Colleges in Virginia
#54 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1191 |
| ACT | 16/23 |
| GPA | 3.07 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $150 |
| Room and Board | $13,016 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,874 |
| Total One Year Cost | $55,440 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Education | 10% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 7% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 7% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=231420 IPEDS survey data for Averett University.
Current students may use the Averett University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025