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Averett University

Private nonprofit 4-year · Danville, Virginia · 1,231 undergradsBaptistTest-optional

Campus of Averett University
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Admission6 in 10 get in57% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$27,629a year · sticker $54,840
Graduation rate
45%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years in$56,693median per year · debt $25,000
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C-Price for low incomes
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Averett University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Danville, Virginia with 1,231 undergraduates. It admits 57% of applicants, costs an average of $27,629 a year after grants and graduates 45% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

Averett University acceptance rate and admissions

Averett University admitted 57% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

SAT total
926 to 1143
4001600
ACT composite
15 to 28
136

The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 448 to 583, math 478 to 560). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.

Averett University tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$39,670
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)$13,690
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$54,840
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$27,629

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $27,629 a year after grants and scholarships, $27,211 less than the full cost of attendance.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$26,657
$30,001 to $48,000$23,861
$48,001 to $75,000$23,940
$75,001 to $110,000$26,921
Over $110,000$31,009

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Averett University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

Averett University graduation rate, earnings and debt

45%
finished within 6 years
65%
came back for year two
44%
get a Pell Grant
  • 45% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
  • Former students earned a median of $56,693 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
  • Students who completed left with a median of $25,000 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

Averett University$56,693
Virginia median, private nonprofit 4-year$56,693
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582

Debt compared

Averett University$25,000
Virginia median$24,625
U.S. median$23,250

Median debt is 44% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.

Averett University majors and what graduates earn

Averett University awarded bachelor's degrees in 35 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($84,065).

Nursing$84,065
Business administration$72,810
Accounting$64,192
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs$54,637
Criminal justice$52,318
Kinesiology and exercise science$50,346
All 35 majors at Averett University
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Nursing78$79,347$84,065$21,354
Business administration50$68,864$72,810$27,874
Accounting7n/a$64,192n/a
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs10$34,922$54,637n/a
Criminal justice22$45,438$52,318$25,892
Kinesiology and exercise science23$35,161$50,346$29,958
Air Transportation23n/an/a$22,250
Biology15n/an/an/a
Clinical and counseling psychology13n/an/an/a
Psychology12n/an/an/a
Marketing11n/an/an/a
Computer science9n/an/an/a
Sociology8n/an/an/a
Health professions, general8n/an/an/a
Communication6n/an/an/a
Public relations and advertising6n/an/an/a
Theater5n/an/an/a
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services4n/an/an/a
Information science4n/an/an/a
Teacher education by grade level4n/an/an/a
Teacher education by subject4n/an/an/a
Physiology4n/an/an/a
Business analytics and operations research4n/an/an/a
Agricultural Production Operations3n/an/an/a
Biopsychology3n/an/an/a
Environmental science2n/an/an/a
Biochemistry and molecular biology2n/an/an/a
Mathematics2n/an/an/a
History and Language/Literature2n/an/an/a
Fine and studio arts2n/an/an/a
Linguistics1n/an/an/a
English1n/an/an/a
History and Political Science1n/an/an/a
Homeland security1n/an/an/a
Religious studies0n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at Averett University

10 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Show 10 graduate programs
ProgramDegreeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterMedian debt
Business administrationMaster's27$51,346$41,149
Curriculum and InstructionMaster's12$58,657n/a
Special educationMaster's7n/an/a
Criminal justiceMaster's4n/an/a
Education leadershipMaster's3$66,192n/a
Teacher education by subjectMaster's2n/an/a
NursingMaster's2n/an/a
Data analyticsMaster's1n/an/a
AccountingMaster's1n/an/a
Health administrationMaster's0n/an/a

Students and location

  • 1,231 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
  • 51% women, 49% men
  • 16 students for every faculty member
  • Setting: distant town
  • Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Averett University?

Averett University admitted 57% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does Averett University cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $39,670. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $27,629 a year in 2024-25.

What SAT score do you need for Averett University?

The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 448 to 583 in reading and writing and 478 to 560 in math, and 15 to 28 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.

Is Averett University test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, Averett University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at Averett University?

45% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

How much do Averett University graduates make?

Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $56,693 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.

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