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Averett at a Glance

About Averett University

Since 1859, Averett University has grown and developed into a dynamic institution that serves students of all ages, offering more than 40 undergraduate majors with a number of concentrations and minors, along with 12 graduate programs with several concentrations. Dedicated to preparing students to serve and lead as catalysts for positive change, the University’s historic main campus is embedded in the heart of Southern Virginia with regional learning centers throughout Virginia and online. Averett enrolls a diverse student body, and boasts an alumni network that spans the globe.

Who We Are

At Averett University, we are altogether different. We know that relationships fuel futures, which explains our unmistakable family atmosphere. On campus or online, Averett students feel a sense of true belonging. Through relentless support and unwavering dedication, we equip our students with the skills for a lifetime of success. Knowing that personal growth and community well-being go hand-in-hand, we serve others with confidence and distinction, and with a more than 160-year legacy, our influence is far-reaching in the world around us. This is All Averett.

Founding and Status

  • Founded in 1859
  • Currently a four-year college, fully accredited, private, co-educational, traditional residential at Danville campus

Academics and Student Body

  • 40+ undergraduate majors with a number of concentrations and minors
  • 12 graduate programs with several concentrations
  • 74% of faculty with doctorates or terminal degrees
  • 12:1 student to faculty ratio
  • More than 1,300 total students from 24 states and 20 countries
  • Nearly 575 adult learners in Averett Online
  • Nearly 35% of traditional students are first-generation college students
  • 61% of traditional students reside on campus
  •  60% Male/40% Female
  • 35% Minority

Cost and Affordability

  • Averett annually awards over $20 million in financial aid and scholarships.
  • Our average scholarship package lowers the cost of attendance by almost 40%.
  • 99% of students benefit from financial aid.
  • Students’ costs at Averett are less than 80% of other private colleges in Virginia.

Traditional Students

  • Tuition: $37,640.00 (traditional undergraduate)
  • Room and Board: $10,480 (varies by residence hall and meal plan)
  • Averett annually awards over $20 million in financial aid and scholarships
  • Our average scholarship package lowers the cost of attendance by almost 40%
  • 99% of students benefit from financial aid
  • Students’ costs at Averett are less than 80% of other private colleges in Virginia

Averett Online

  • Master of Business Administration Cost: $26,200
  • Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction: $16,430
  • Master of Education in Administration & Supervision: $20,140
  • Master of Education in Special Education (Licensure Track): $24,380
  • Master of Education in Special Education (Endorsement Track): $18,020
  • Master of Education PK-12 Reading Specialist: $15,900
  • Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration & Leadership: $19,980
  • Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics: $20,305

Athletics

While sports and recreation have long been a fixture at Averett since the 1920s, the University’s official NCAA-sponsored athletics history began in the mid-1970s when it joined the USA South Athletic Conference (formerly known as the Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic Conference until 2003). Averett left the USA South following the 2021-22 academic year and joined the Old Dominion Athletic Conference on July 1, 2022.

Averett currently fields 22 NCAA-sponsored varsity sports along with competitive cheerleading, dance and esports, as well as IHSA and IDA equestrian teams.

Arts

Averett hosts a diverse array of arts events open to its students, employees and the community. The annual Arts@Averett Series comprises performances including students from the University’s departments of Theatre and Music, as well as the Averett Singers, the Averett Show Choir, the Averett Symphonic Band and the Averett Singers, AU Cougars Band or the Annual Student Art Show.

Community Service and Experiential Learning

  • Averett is home to the Center for Community Engagement and Career Competitiveness (CCECC)
  • 50+ Unique service-learning courses
  • More than 200 community partners
  •  32,200 Community service hours

Religious Affiliation

Averett University is affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia. Averett welcomes students of all faiths or no faith backgrounds.

Accreditation

Averett University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Averett University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Information about SACSCOC accreditation can be obtained from the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Honors and Rankings

Averett University was named as one of the best southeastern colleges by The Princeton Review’s “2023 Best Colleges” List, and has once again been designated a 2022-2023 College of Distinction, in which it was also recognized as a best school in business, education and nursing. Averett has additionally been ranked by U.S. News & World Report in the top 25 in the “2022-23 Best Regional Colleges in the South” list – the highest-ranking Virginia school on the list. The University also earned spots on U.S. News’ lists for best colleges for veterans, best value schools and upward social mobility among regional colleges in the south, and was recognized for economic and ethnic diversity among the student body.

Alumni

More than 27,000 alumni in all 50 states and over 50 countries.