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    Information Summary

    Ranks 1634th for total enrollment

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    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Danville, VA

    Total Population31,014 (24,763 urban / 6,251 rural)
    Households13,161 (2.3 people per house)
    Families8,458 (2.9 people per family)
    Surrounding communitySmall city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000)
    Pop. — African American11,548
    Pop. — Asian200
    Pop. — Pacific Islander24
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native118
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)19,176
    Pop. — Other199

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields

    UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
    GraduateSingle postbaccalaureate (education)
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, inclusive
    EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
    Size & SettingVery small four-year, highly residential

    General Characteristics

    Highest offeringMaster's degree
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionNo

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Averett University?

    Ranks 702nd for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $18,762 $18,762 $18,762
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $318 $318 $318
    FT Graduate Tuition $8,303 $8,303 $8,303
    FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $405 $405 $405
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $28,860 $28,860 $28,860
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $26,362 $26,362 $26,362
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $22,397 $22,397 $22,397

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $18,430 trend  $19,762 $18,430 trend  $19,762 $18,430 trend  $19,762
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $900 trend  $900
    On-Campus – Room & Board $5,680 trend  $6,448
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $1,750 trend  $1,750
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $3,600 trend  $3,600
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,100 trend  $2,100
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $1,735 trend  $1,735

    Admission Details

    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application FeeN/A
    Graduate Application Fee$50
    First Professional Application FeeN/A
    Applicants 964 (594 male / 370 female)
    Admitted 816 (490 male / 326 female)
    Admission rate 85%
    First-time Enrollment 163 (101 male / 62 female)
    FT Enrollment 160 (99 male / 61 female)
    PT Enrollment 3 (2 male / 1 female)
    Total Enrollment2,586

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Averett University use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRequired
    RecommendationsRecommended
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA Football Conference USA South Atlantic Conference
    NCAA Basketball Conference USA South Atlantic Conference
    NCAA Baseball Conference USA South Atlantic Conference
    NCAA Track & Field Conference USA South Atlantic Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Averett University accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceYes
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 1062nd for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 31%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) /
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) /
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 22

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 975th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 90%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 430 / 540
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 550
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 870 / 1090

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity525
    Meals per WeekN/A
    Room Fee$4,348
    Board Fee$2,100

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Averett University ranks 385th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $3,245 81 pie   42%
    State & Local Grant Aid $2,282 114 pie   60%
    Institutional Grant Aid $6,741 188 pie   98%
    Student Loan Aid $6,931 173 pie   91%
    Any financial aid type   188 pie   98%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Averett University?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    121224
    Black Non-Hispanic
    308520828
    Hispanic
    402060
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    172340
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    6713
    White Non-Hispanic
    7069151,621
    Race Unknown
    N/AN/AN/A
    Total 1,089 1,497 2,586

    Most Popular Fields of Study

    The top 5 fields of study completed at Averett University.

      Men Women Total
    216 333 549
    10 12 22
    2 19 21
    8 8 16
    N/A 15 15

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students are successful graduates?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 2 8 10
    Air Traffic Controller
    Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 3 3
    Applied Mathematics, Other
    Art Teacher Education
    Art/Art Studies, General 1 1
    Athletic Training/Trainer 1 1
    Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 1 3 4
    Biological and Physical Sciences
    Biology Teacher Education 7 7
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 2
    Business Administration and Management, General 3 199 12 11 4 320 549
    Business/Commerce, General
    Chemistry Teacher Education
    Chemistry, General
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
    Clinical Psychology 1 3 4
    Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
    Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 7 1 14 22
    Curriculum and Instruction 9 9
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1 2 3
    E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
    Elementary Education and Teaching 4 4
    English Language and Literature, General 1 3 4
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 3 3
    Environmental Science 1 1 2
    Equestrian/Equine Studies 7 7
    Health Teacher Education 3 3
    Health and Physical Education, General 3 5 8
    Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 5 4 9
    History Teacher Education 1 1
    History, General 5 5
    Industrial and Organizational Psychology
    Information Science/Studies 1 2 1 5 9
    Journalism 1 2 3
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 7 14 21
    Management Science, General 1 2 1 12 16
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1 1 3 5
    Mathematics Teacher Education
    Mathematics and Computer Science
    Mathematics, General 3 3
    Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
    Music, General 1 1
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
    Political Science and Government, General 1 6 7
    Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 2 5 7
    Reading Teacher Education 7 7
    Religion/Religious Studies 1 3 4
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1 1
    Social Science Teacher Education
    Social Sciences, General
    Social Studies Teacher Education 1 1
    Sociology 2 2 4
    Special Education and Teaching, General 1 1
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 1 6 7
    Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 15 15
    Theatre Literature, History and Criticism 1 1
    Total 7 241 14 13 4 495 774

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Averett University ranks 1795th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $49,511 ($51,256 male / $46,099 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 65 (43 male / 22 female)
    Total Benefits $697,653

    Averett University Summary

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    Averett University is a private Christian college in Danville, Virginia, USA, in the New River Valley of southwestern Virginia near the Appalachian Mountains. Averett University | Emory and Henry College | George Washington University Virginia Campus | Hampton University | Hollins University | Liberty University | Mary Baldwin College | Marymount University | Randolph-Macon College | Randolph-Macon Woman’s College | Regent University | Saint Paul’s College | Shenandoah University | Southern Virginia University | University of Appalachia College of Pharmacy | University of Mary Washington | University of Richmond | Virginia Intermont College | Virginia Union University | Virginia Wesleyan College | Washington and Lee University | Westwood College Of Technology Christopher Newport University | George Mason University | James Madison University | Longwood University | University of Mary Washington Marine Corps University | Norfolk State University | Old Dominion University | Radford University | University of Virginia | University of Virginia’s College at Wise | Virginia Commonwealth University | Virginia Community College System | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Virginia State University |

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    Averett University Academics

    There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. In addition, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program and Personal Counseling can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Averett University is unique in its study options. For instance, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Visiting/Exchange Student Program and Washington Semester.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Averett University.

    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    Education:
    Art Teacher Education, Biology Teacher Education, Chemistry Teacher Education, Drama/Dance Teacher Education, English Teacher Education, Health Teacher Education, Mathematics Education, Social Studies Teacher Education, multiple levels
    English Language and Literature:
    English Language & Literature – General
    Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
    Biological/Physical Sciences, Mathematics/Computer Science
    History:
    History – General
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Finance/Banking, Management Science, Marketing Management
    Computer Science:
    Information Sciences/Systems
    Popular majors:
    one hundred percent business per marketing, seventy percent business per marketing
    Philosphy and Religion:
    Religion/Religious Studies
    Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
    Health/Physical Fitness, Sport/Fitness Administration
    Social Sciences:
    Political Science/Government, Sociology
    Communications & Journalism:
    Journalism
    Security and Protective Services:
    Law Enforcement Administration, Protective Services
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Art – General, Drama/Theater Arts, Music – General, Theater Literature/History/Criticism
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biology, Ecology
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Radiologic Technology, Premedicine

    Additionally, for international students, the application fee is 35. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $350 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of July.

    Averett University Admissions

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    This school did not report their application fee. Transfer student are not ignored. Specifically, there were two hundred and sixty-seven total number of transfer students who applied and two hundred and sixty total number of transfer students who were admitted. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 84% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 48%. Remember that this can change at any time.

    Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. Transfer students must apply no later than the 1st of September, with priority applications due on the 1st of May. The regular application is due the 1st of September. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of April. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of August and For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of July. Similarly, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of May. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported.

    Averett University Athletics

    The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Intramural Basketball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Cross_country
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Football
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Golf
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer
    • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
    • Women’s NCAA Division III and Women’s Intercollegiate Volleyball
    The Cougars are a member of NCAA.

    Averett University Financial Aid

    Financial aid forms are FAFSA and State aid form. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Job Skills and State/District Residency. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Leadership, Minority Status, Music/Drama, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency. Financial aid distribution is at sixty-one percent scholarships per grants and thirty-nine percent loans per jobs. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.

    Averett University Students

    Averett University offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Furthermore, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. The school’s size is approximately one thousand, nine hundred and twenty-one degree-seeking undergrads, two hundred and fifty-eight first-time degree-seeking freshmen and six hundred and fifty-five graduate enrollment. The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, University, Four-year, Southern Baptist Convention, Coed, where 84 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Further, the student body consists of fifty-one percent in-state students, forty-nine percent out-of-state students, nine percent part-time students, forty percent women, sixty percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, less than one percent asian per pacific islander, twenty-six percent black per non-hispanic, four percent hispanic, sixty-seven percent white per non-hispanic, two percent non-resident alien, nine percent in top 10th of graduating class, thirty-four percent in top quarter of graduating class, sixty-seven percent in top half of graduating class, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, eight percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, twenty-five percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99, seventeen percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49 and two percent had h.s. gpa between 1.0 and 1.99.

    Students should note the housing policies: First-Year Students Guaranteed On-Campus Housing, Guaranteed On-Campus Housing For All Undergraduates, eighty-four percent of first-year students live in college housing, fifty-three percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Apartments For Single Students, one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, four hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, point zero , and First-time first-year students allowed to have car. Furthermore, the university has many unique facilites such as 100-acre equestrian center, flight center. In other words, the school is located 45 miles from Greensboro, North Carolina, 150 miles from Richmond.This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus.

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