Averett University
Danville, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Averett University
Averett University (AU) is a private university in Danville, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1859 as a women's college, Averett became a four-year, coeducational institution in 1969. In 2011, the university restored its Baptist affiliation, renewing a relationship that had existed from Averett's founding until 2005.
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57%
Acceptance
$22,925
Net price
1,231
Enrollment
48%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
57%
Acceptance rate
1,135
SAT average
20
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$22,925
Average net price
$38,550
In-state tuition
$38,550
Out-of-state tuition
$14,530
Room & board
$1,200
Books & supplies
$53,460
Total cost of attendance
41%
Students receiving Pell grants
63%
Students with federal loans
$25,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$51,516
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$46,273
Median earnings (6 yrs)
48%
Graduation rate
65%
Retention rate
77%
Earn more than a HS grad
$7,698
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,231
Total enrollment
7%
Part-time
24
Avg. age at entry
38%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Averett University FAQ
Is Averett University a public or private school?
Averett University is a private nonprofit institution located in Danville, VA.
What is the acceptance rate at Averett University?
Averett University has an acceptance rate of 57%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Averett University cost?
The average annual net price at Averett University is $22,925 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $38,550.
What is the graduation rate at Averett University?
About 48% of students at Averett University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Averett University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Averett University students earn a median of $51,516 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Averett University?
Admitted students at Averett University have an average SAT score of 1,135 and an ACT midpoint of 20. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Averett University?
Averett University enrolls about 1,231 students.
Campus
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