Averett University
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Danville, Virginia 24541
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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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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
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1054
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
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
32.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,750
Programs (62)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
59%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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).
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