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.

 

 


 

 

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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 29 states and 14 foreign countries and offers degree programs at more than 25 Virginia locations.

People

  • 2,542 (statewide); 1,061 (Danville Campus)
  • 43% men, 57% women
  • 30 states; 15 countries represented in the student body
  • 80% of faculty with doctorates or terminal degrees
  • 20,800 alumni in 50 states, 38 countries

Academics

  • 13 average class size
  • 14:1 student faculty ratio
  • 32 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: $19,512 (traditional undergraduate)
  • Room and Board: $7,100

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

  • Annual Concert-Lecture Series
  • Averett Theatre Players
  • Averett Singers, Handbell Choir & Gospel Choir
  • Annual student art show


Averett University, founded in 1859, offers courses of study leading to bachelor's and master's degrees in Danville and at regional centers in Virginia. Through personal attention for all students, Averett prepares them for successful lives by encouraging them, in the liberal arts tradition, to ask and answer important questions, form and defend
judgments, and evaluate diverse views thoughtfully. In accordance with our Christian heritage, we value academic and religious freedom, spiritual growth, academic excellence, diversity, and tolerance.
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