Averett University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5775 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1593 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1507 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #40 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #1 of 2 | In Danville |
| #6005 of 6,424 | For History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 57%
- Undergraduates
- 1,244
- Graduates
- 232
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- 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 57% and is among the top 20% 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 | 57% | 62% | 50% |
| Applicants | 2,573 | 1,437 | 1,132 |
| Admissions | 1,456 | 888 | 566 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 252 | 171 | 81 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 11 | 5 | 6 |
478 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
560 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
18 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 926
or below
75% of them
had 1143
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Averett University are 926-1143 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
7 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 15
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Averett University are 15-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 748 (51%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 395 (27%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 96 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 86 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 59 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 54 (4%) |
| Asian | 23 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Averett University is $23,471 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 | $23,064 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,990 |
| $48-75K | $19,023 |
| $75-110K | $21,959 |
| $110K+ | $28,810 |
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 | 519 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,530 |
| Room charge | $9,590 |
| Meal charge | $4,940 |
Averett University majors
Averett University has granted 285 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs and 59 master's across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Averett University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 78 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 50 | 27 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 21 | 4 |
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 23 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 14 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 12 | |
| Psychology, General | 12 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 11 | |
| Computer Science | 8 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 8 | |
| Sociology, General | 8 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 8 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | |
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 4 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 4 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 4 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 3 | |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 3 | |
| Biochemistry | 2 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 2 | |
| History and Language & Literature | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Accounting | 1 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | |
| Business Analytics | 1 | |
| Comparative Literature | 1 | |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |
| History and Political Science | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 285 | 59 |
Averett University has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 38% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 40% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Averett University has published 185 scientific papers with 3,124 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 9 |
| 1994 | 3 | 9 |
| 1995 | 1 | 7 |
| 1996 | 0 | 8 |
| 1997 | 1 | 9 |
| 1998 | 1 | 17 |
| 1999 | 5 | 15 |
| 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 | 8 | 88 |
| 2012 | 5 | 84 |
| 2013 | 18 | 123 |
| 2014 | 7 | 144 |
| 2015 | 5 | 204 |
| 2016 | 9 | 149 |
| 2017 | 6 | 206 |
| 2018 | 6 | 195 |
| 2019 | 8 | 243 |
| 2020 | 9 | 225 |
| 2021 | 13 | 224 |
| 2022 | 3 | 206 |
| 2023 | 3 | 216 |
| 2024 | 2 | 184 |
Notable alumni
-
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 Guilford, and Rockingham, counties.
-
Ken Boyd
- Biography
-
Kenneth C. Boyd is an American politician. He 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 | 248 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 420 W Main St Danville, Virginia, 24541 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 43,000 |
| Phone | 4347915600 |