Averett University
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$36,900
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About Averett University
Averett University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Danville, Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,114, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 48%. The university offers 66 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 42%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $36,900.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
48% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
68% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
42% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Considered (not required)
High school rank Required
Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-22
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 910-1155
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
85%
Online student enrollment
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
52%
Black
28%
Non-U.S. Citizen
7%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
3%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
51%
Socio-economic diversity
47% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
13
Total Online Enrollment
1,130
Percent of Programs Online
83% On-campus
17% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate 50% online
Bachelor's 6% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 100% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $36,900 | $36,900 |
Graduate | $11,790 | $11,790 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $11,140 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,516 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $4,776 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,324 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,324 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $51,556 | $51,556 |
Off-campus without family | $46,000 | $46,000 |
Off-campus with family | $41,224 | $41,224 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
81%
State Grant Aid
57%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
47%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$40k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
BA
MA
DOC
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
BA
MA
DOC
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
BA
MA
DOC
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BA
MA
DOC
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
BA
MA
DOC
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
BA
MA
DOC
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Finance
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Health Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
8English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Animal-Assisted Therapy
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
11Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Animal-Assisted Therapy
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Animal-Assisted Therapy
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science
BA
MA
DOC
12History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
13History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
15Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
16Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biopsychology
BA
MA
DOC
History and Language/Literature
BA
MA
DOC
History and Political Science
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biopsychology
BA
MA
DOC
History and Political Science
BA
MA
DOC
Business Analytics
BA
MA
DOC
18Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
19Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Fitness Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Fitness Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
BA
MA
DOC
20Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Fitness Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Fitness Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
BA
MA
DOC
21Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
22Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
23Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Medical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
24Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
25Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
26Transportation And Materials Moving
BA
MA
DOC
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Flight Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Flight Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
27Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Musical Theatre
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Acting
BA
MA
DOC
Directing and Theatrical Production
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
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