If you want to learn in a traditional campus setting or if you are a working professional who needs convenience and flexibility, Averett has a degree program to fit your life. Founded in 1859 as a school for young women, Averett grew to a fully accredited, co-educational, four-year college in 1971. Today, the university attracts students from 23 states and 17 foreign countries and offers degree programs at more than 13 Virginia locations.

 

People

• 2,634 (statewide); 1,112 (Danville Campus)
• 38% men, 62% women, 30% minority
• 23 states; 17 countries represented in the student body
• 75% of faculty with doctorates or terminal degrees
• 20,800 alumni in 50 states, 38 countries

 

Academics

• 13 average class size (This is for traditional undergrad only.)
• 14:1 student faculty ratio  (This is for traditional undergrad only.)
• 30+ majors
• Programs for working professionals
• Master's programs in business and education

 

Places

• Main campus, Danville, VA (pop. 46,000)
• Campus centers: Richmond, Tidewater; classes offered statewide
• 6 residence halls, choose from traditional, suites and apartments

 

Cost & Affordability

• Our average scholarship package lowers the cost of attendance by almost 40%
• Tuition: $21,956 (traditional undergraduate)
• Room and Board: $7,972 (varies by residence hall and meal plan)

 

Sports

• NCAA Division III, USA South Conference — Women's: basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball; Men's: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis

 

Arts

• Arts@Averett Series
• Averett Theatre Players
• Averett Singers & Handbell Choir
• Annual student art show

 

U.S. News & World Report (2007) recognized Averett as having one of the most diverse student populations among master's granting universities in the South.

 

U.S. News & World Report (2007) recognized Averett as having one of the highest proportions of classes with fewer than 20 students among master's granting universities in the South. Averett class size: 13; Student/Faculty ratio: 14:1

 

NASA selected Averett's aeronautics program to manage the Virginia Small Aircraft Transportation System (SATS) program.

 

Averett's athletic training faculty developed a training program used by the Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots and other professional teams and athletes.