What is Averett?

Averett University is a student-centered private, liberal arts institution in Danville, Virginia, where students are known, supported, and challenged. Rooted in our region, we combine personalized support, mentorship, and applied learning to prepare students to thrive in a changing world. Our graduates leave career ready to make meaningful contributions, live with purpose, and strengthen their communities.

Averett’s Mission

Enriching minds for lives of purpose and impact across our region and beyond.

Averett’s Core Values

• Dignity: We affirm the worth of every person and cultivate actions of respect and empathy.
• Curiosity: We expand perspectives and develop critical thinking and the capacity to see issues from multiple perspectives.
• Civil Exchange: We uphold free expression and principled debate to engage in differences thoughtfully.
• Resilience: We cultivate perseverance and adaptability through challenge and complexity in pursuit of personal and professional goals.
• Global Interdependence: We prepare for a shared, interconnected global world, connecting self to society.