Averett University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	530
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	48%
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	42%

Located in Danville, Virginia, Averett is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Averett University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Averett emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Averett is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Virginia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Averett is 68% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Virginia is 81%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Averett do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

47.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$37,050

Cost of attendance at Averett University in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$37,050

Cost of attendance at Averett University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Averett University received on average $26,970 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$26,970

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	128	47%	$4,885	$625,310
Other Federal Grant	219	81%	$3,509	$768,435
State Grant/Scholarships	155	57%	$4,968	$769,966
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	270	100%	$21,272	$5,743,395
Total Grant & Scholarships	270	100%	$26,970	$7,281,796

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Averett University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Averett University students is 41.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 46.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 38.4%.

41.7%

African American 28.9% 28 students
white 50.4% 69 students
hispanic 35.7% 5 students
International Students 63.6% 7 students

Sport Conferences

Football USA South Athletic Conference
Baseball USA South Athletic Conference
Basketball USA South Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country USA South Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Averett University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Averett University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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