Averett University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Danville, VA
1.6 5 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,476

Location Danville, Virginia
Website averett.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City

Size Small
Status Non-profit
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.

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Ratings

AU is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

3 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Averett University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 926/1143
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 15/28
GPA 3.07

Acceptance Rate

56.6%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 18.1%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$38,550

Costs for Averett University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$38,550
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$150
Room and Board		$14,530
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,996
Total One Year Cost		$57,426

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$48,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

41% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Averett University are Business, Education, and Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies. 23% of students major in Business, 10% in Education, and 7% in Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies.