Averett University Description:
Founded in 1859, Averett University is a small university whose main campus is located in Danville, a riverside town in southern Virginia. The university has another eleven locations throughout the state that cater to adult learners. Students come from 23 states and 17 countries. The main campus has a 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 15. Undergraduates can choose from over 30 majors; fields in health, business, and criminal justice are most popular. On the athletic front the Averett University Cougars compete in the NCAA Division III USA South Conference. The school fields seven men's and seven women's Division III teams.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 58%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 450 / 520
- SAT Math: 420 / 530
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 16 / 21
- ACT English: - / -
- ACT Math: - / -
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 901 (877 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 51% Male / 49% Female
- 95% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $25,950
- Books: $1,000 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $8,370
- Other Expenses: $1,960
- Total Cost: $37,280
Averett University Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
- Averett University Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 99%
- Loans: 76%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $14,225
- Loans: $11,669
Most Popular Majors:
Criminal Justice, Management, Physical Education, Pre-Medicine, Teacher Education
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 58%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 26%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 41%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Averett University Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.averett.edu/community-media/facts/averett-president.php
"Averett University prepares students to serve and lead as catalysts for positive change. Averett fulfills this mission by educating students from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and nations through liberal arts based undergraduate and graduate programs in a personal, collegial, interdisciplinary environment."
