Campus Vibe
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Averett University is a private institution in Danville with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1054, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
44% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,516 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,262.
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News & Alerts
Averett University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1054
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
32.5%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (62)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
59%
- •59% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Averett College building depicted on an old postcard The school was chartered in 1859 as "Union Female College" and became affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia in 1910.
- •The school's name was changed to "Averett College" and received accreditation as a junior college in 1917.
- •Accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools followed in 1928.
- •Averett became a coeducational four-year college in 1969 and offered its first graduate programs in the 1980s.
- •The school changed its name to Averett University in 2001.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
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