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Averett University

Danville, Virginia 24541

Campus Vibe

Health sciencesTight-knitCollege townGreek life

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.

Established

1859

Motto

Latin: Irreparabile Tempus

Mascot

Ave and Rett

Type

Private university

Conference

Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Division

Division III

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48%Acceptance

1054SAT Avg

1,162Students

13:1Student:Faculty

44%Grad Rate

$51,516Earnings 10yr

$23,262Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Averett University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate47.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1054

Reading & WritingMid: 515

495615

MathMid: 518

465576

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20

1623

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

47.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1054

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$38,550

Room & Board$13,016

Books & Supplies$1,000

Total Cost of Attendance$51,456

Average Net Price$23,262

Median Debt at Graduation$25,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,743

$30–48K$22,129

$48–75K$19,655

$75–110K$24,859

$110K+$27,470

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,262

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,750

SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (62)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

1,162

Gender Split

50% / 50%

Women / Men

First Generation

38%

Pell Grant Recipients

39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 49%

Black 27%

Hispanic 5%

Asian 1%

Two+ 5%

Int'l 9%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate43.6%

Freshman Retention58.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,273

8 Years$49,603

10 Years$51,516

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$45,600

Men

$53,200

Rankings

U.S. News

#76

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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.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from VA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Raleighpop. 470K

70 mi(121 min)

Charlottepop. 880K

123 mi(213 min)

Washingtonpop. 690K

207 mi(359 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

RDU Raleigh-Durham59 mi

CLT Charlotte127 mi

RIC Richmond132 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA598 mi · ~17h 17m drive

New York, NY408 mi · ~11h 47m drive

Hartford, CT508 mi · ~14h 41m drive

Providence, RI561 mi · ~16h 12m drive

Albany, NY516 mi · ~14h 54m drive

Syracuse, NY479 mi · ~13h 50m drive

Rochester, NY465 mi · ~13h 26m drive

Buffalo, NY437 mi · ~12h 37m drive

Philadelphia, PA328 mi · ~9h 29m drive

Pittsburgh, PA269 mi · ~7h 46m drive

Harrisburg, PA290 mi · ~8h 23m drive

Newark, NJ403 mi · ~11h 39m drive

Washington, DC207 mi · ~5h 59m drive

Baltimore, MD242 mi · ~6h 59m drive

Atlanta, GA342 mi · ~9h 53m drive

Charlotte, NC123 mi · ~3h 33m drive

Raleigh, NC70 mi · ~2h 1m drive

Miami, FL749 mi · ~21h 38m drive

Orlando, FL567 mi · ~16h 23m drive

Tampa, FL622 mi · ~17h 58m drive

Nashville, TN411 mi · ~11h 52m drive

New Orleans, LA766 mi · ~22h 8m drive

Richmond, VA128 mi · ~3h 42m drive

Chicago, IL572 mi · ~16h 31m drive

Detroit, MI442 mi · ~12h 46m drive

Minneapolis, MN926 mi · ~26h 45m drive

St. Louis, MO607 mi · ~17h 32m drive

Kansas City, MO845 mi · ~24h 25m drive

Indianapolis, IN427 mi · ~12h 20m drive

Columbus, OH304 mi · ~8h 47m drive

Cleveland, OH361 mi · ~10h 26m drive

Milwaukee, WI634 mi · ~18h 19m drive

Dallas, TX1020 mi · ~29h 28m drive

Houston, TX1034 mi · ~29h 52m drive

Austin, TX1141 mi · ~32h 58m drive

San Antonio, TX1208 mi · ~34h 54m drive

Los Angeles, CA2181 mi · ~63h drive

San Francisco, CA2348 mi · ~67h 50m drive

San Diego, CA2148 mi · ~62h 3m drive

Seattle, WA2295 mi · ~66h 18m drive

Portland, OR2307 mi · ~66h 39m drive

Denver, CO1402 mi · ~40h 30m drive

Phoenix, AZ1852 mi · ~53h 30m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1765 mi · ~50h 59m drive

Honolulu, HI4733 mi · ~136h 44m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Raleigh-Durham (RDU)59 miles

Rental car

89 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

118 min$71-118

Charlotte (CLT)127 miles

Rental car

191 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

254 min$152-254

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