Averett University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5610 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1569 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1485 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #41 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #1 of 2 | In Danville |
| #5944 of 6,395 | For History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 48%
- Undergraduates
- 1,180
- Graduates
- 198
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.averett.edu
Averett University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Averett University has an acceptance rate of 48% and is among the top 14% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 54% | 41% |
| Applicants | 3,322 | 1,811 | 1,511 |
| Admissions | 1,588 | 971 | 617 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 280 | 170 | 110 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
648 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
502 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
23 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 960
or below
75% of them
had 1191
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Averett University are 960-1191 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
5 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Averett University are 16-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 691 (50%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 388 (28%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 105 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 70 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 60 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 31 (2%) |
| Asian | 20 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Averett University is $24,091 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $21,743 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,129 |
| $48-75K | $19,655 |
| $75-110K | $24,859 |
| $110K+ | $27,470 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,400 | $11,790 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,400 | $11,790 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,400 | $11,790 |
| Fee in-district | $150 | $300 |
| Fee in-state | $150 | $300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $150 | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 529 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,016 |
| Room charge | $8,616 |
| Meal charge | $4,400 |
Averett University majors
Averett University has granted 262 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs and 75 master's across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Averett University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 60 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 4 | 25 | 26 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 24 | 4 | |
| Flight Instructor | 14 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 12 | ||
| Sociology, General | 12 | ||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 10 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 9 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 9 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 9 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 8 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 8 | ||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 7 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 7 | ||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 6 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | ||
| Accounting | 4 | 1 | |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 5 | ||
| Acting | 4 | ||
| Computer Science | 4 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 4 | ||
| Management Science | 4 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 4 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 4 | ||
| Accounting and Finance | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Health & Medical Psychology | 3 | ||
| Horse Husbandry & Equine Science and Management | 3 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 3 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Air Transportation, Other | 2 | ||
| Business Analytics | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 2 | ||
| History and Political Science | 2 | ||
| Sports Communication | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Biopsychology | 1 | ||
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4 | 262 | 75 |
Averett University has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 31% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 38% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Averett University has published 186 scientific papers with 3,028 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Biology, Medicine, Engineering, Environmental Science, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 9 |
| 1993 | 0 | 9 |
| 1994 | 3 | 9 |
| 1995 | 1 | 7 |
| 1996 | 0 | 8 |
| 1997 | 1 | 9 |
| 1998 | 1 | 17 |
| 1999 | 5 | 14 |
| 2000 | 0 | 9 |
| 2001 | 1 | 18 |
| 2002 | 2 | 20 |
| 2003 | 2 | 17 |
| 2004 | 4 | 20 |
| 2005 | 4 | 20 |
| 2006 | 3 | 30 |
| 2007 | 3 | 36 |
| 2008 | 6 | 46 |
| 2009 | 5 | 42 |
| 2010 | 2 | 58 |
| 2011 | 9 | 88 |
| 2012 | 6 | 84 |
| 2013 | 17 | 123 |
| 2014 | 7 | 144 |
| 2015 | 5 | 204 |
| 2016 | 9 | 150 |
| 2017 | 6 | 206 |
| 2018 | 6 | 195 |
| 2019 | 8 | 243 |
| 2020 | 9 | 225 |
| 2021 | 13 | 224 |
| 2022 | 3 | 206 |
| 2023 | 3 | 217 |
| 2024 | 2 | 179 |
Notable alumni
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Rossie D. Alston, Jr
- Occupations
- judge
- Biography
-
Rossie David Alston Jr. is an American attorney and judge who is a district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. He was appointed by President Donald Trump in 2019.
-
Philip E. Berger
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Philip Edward Berger is a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's thirtieth Senate district, which includes Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, and Surry counties.
-
Ken Boyd
- Biography
-
Kenneth C. Boyd is a member of the Albemarle County, Virginia Board of Supervisors. He ran unsuccessfully for the Republican Party nomination in Virginia's fifth congressional district to challenge incumbent Congressman Tom Perriello in the 2010 congressional elections. During the race, he stated that he did not anticipate running for a third term on the Board of Supervisors. Despite this, he won a third term following a hard fought campaign. He has been noted for his strong support of developers and sprawling developments on the Board. He represents the Rivanna Magisterial District. His current term ends in 2015.
General info
| Alternative names | AU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1859 |
| Motto | Big Dreams Bold Future |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to April. Also Summer Session (May - July) |
| Total FTE staff | 261 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 420 W Main St Danville, Virginia, 24541 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 43,000 |
| Phone | 4347915600 |