C
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    C+
  2. Value
    B-
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    C
  5. Athletics
    B-
  6. Party Scene
    B-
  7. Professors
    B-
  8. Location
    B-
  9. Dorms
    C-
  10. Campus Food
    C+
  11. Student Life
    C
  12. Safety
    B+
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Averett University is ...
Private not-for-profit, Baptist
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
USA South Athletic Conference
Address
420 W Main St
Danville, VA 24541
Website
averett.edu
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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
60%
SAT Range
830-1028
ACT Range
16-22
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for Averett University

Cost

Net Price
$23,414/ year
National
$15,431
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $20,629/ year
  • $30-48k
    $19,218/ year
  • $49-75k
    $20,411/ year
  • $76-110k
    $22,176/ year
  • $110k+
    $25,255/ year

Academics

Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
80%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.20 responses
80%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.20 responses
75%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.20 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    26 Graduates
  • Pre-Medicine Studies
    19 Graduates
  • Management Sciences and Information Systems
    14 Graduates
  • Athletic Training
    11 Graduates
  • Teacher Education for Multiple Levels
    11 Graduates
  • Marketing
    8 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    8 Graduates
  • Accounting
    7 Graduates
  • Equine Studies
    7 Graduates
  • Aviation Management and Operations
    6 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
817Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
9%
Pell Grant
51%
Varsity Athletes
33%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 18 responses
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  • Friendly and dedicated
    56%
  • Different and dedicated
    17%
  • Friendly and genuine
    17%
  • Quiet and focused
    6%
  • Quiet and studious
    6%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
84%
Poll
50%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.28 responses
Poll
57%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.28 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 19 responses
Report
  • Expensive if you don't have any scholarships
    37%
  • Welcoming
    32%
  • They present it to be amazing but it is far from
    16%
  • Community oriented
    5%
  • Persistent
    5%
  • Useless
    5%

After Averett University

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$42,300/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
33%
National
47%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
74%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.19 responses
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The best thing about Averett University is that there is a close relationship between the student, the program of study, the advisors, and the instructors. They are exceptional at making student specific adjustments so that a person can graduate on time. There is a lot of support for students who are taking difficult classes like Calculus. There are also a lot of very good transfer options for students who come from the community college system which saves a lot of money.

The only problems I see with Averett University are related to the size of the school. At around 300 students graduating per year, the undergraduate head count is probably around 1000 students. Add in grad students and the entire school probably has no more than 1600 students at any given time. This makes class availability something you must plan for. Larger schools offer classes every semester rather than just once per year.
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What I liked: Reasonable class sizes, lots of personal assistance when needed from staff and professors (try taking calculus III in a 200 seat stadium class compare to a class at AU -- it is much better). If you do your work and make an effort you should get a valuable degree in 3-5 years. AU works really closely with community colleges which is a great way to save a lot of money and end up with an Associates degree and a Bachelors which can be nice.

What I disliked: Danville is a little 60 years ago.

Overall: If you major in Education, Computers, or Business you will have no trouble finding a job. If you complete a liberal arts major then you need to be very good at marketing yourself. There are a lot of opportunities for grads from AU especially in Greensboro, Roanoke, and other nearby areas. The school has a good local reputation.
Great professors and amazing programs! It's a dry campus which is problematic. The atmosphere on campus can be uncomfortable for certain students but groups such as the Freedom Alliance and the Black Student Union are trying to change that.