Averett University

Danville, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town

C+

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About Averett University

Averett University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Danville, VA, in a town setting. It enrolls about 1,231 students. The acceptance rate is 57%. 48% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $51,516.

57%

Acceptance

$22,925

Net price

1,231

Enrollment

48%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

B-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

57%

Acceptance rate

1,135

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading448–583

SAT Math478–560

ACT Composite15–28

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$22,925

Average net price

$38,550

In-state tuition

$38,550

Out-of-state tuition

$14,530

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$53,460

Total cost of attendance

41%

Students receiving Pell grants

63%

Students with federal loans

$25,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$23,064

$30–48K

$16,990

$48–75K

$19,023

$75–110K

$21,959

$110K+

$28,810

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing28.9%

Business18.4%

Psychology10.2%

Biology8.3%

Criminal Justice7.5%

Transportation6.4%

Communications4.1%

Parks & Recreation3.4%

Education2.6%

Visual & Performing Arts2.3%

After Graduation

$51,516

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$46,273

Median earnings (6 yrs)

48%

Graduation rate

65%

Retention rate

77%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,698

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,231

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

38%

First-generation

Gender balance

51% women

49% men

Race & ethnicity

White

49%

Black

26%

Two or more races

Hispanic

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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