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Averett University
Danville, VA · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 57%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $27,629
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 45%
- Median earnings
- $56,693
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Averett University is a private nonprofit college in Danville, VA with 1,231 undergraduates. It admits 57% of applicants, and admitted students average 1135 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $27,629 per year ($26,657 for families earning under $30,000). 45% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $56,693 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 57%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 3,322
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,588
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 18%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing448–583
200800
SAT Math478–560
200800
ACT Composite15–28
136
What Averett University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordConsidered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $54,840
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $39,670
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$26,657
- $30–48k$23,861
- $48–75k$23,940
- $75–110k$26,921
- $110k+$31,009
Get a personal estimate with Averett University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 45%
- Freshman retention
- 65%
- Median earnings
- $56,693
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,231
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 44%
- White49%
- Hispanic4%
- Black26%
- Asian2%
Averett University FAQ
What is Averett University's acceptance rate?+
Averett University admits 57% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Averett University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 448–583 on SAT Reading and Writing and 478–560 on SAT Math; the average total is 1135.
What ACT score do you need for Averett University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 15–28.
Is Averett University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Averett University?+
In Fall 2023, 3,322 students applied to Averett University and 1,588 were admitted; 283 enrolled.
Does Averett University consider legacy status?+
No. Averett University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Averett University require an essay?+
Averett University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Averett University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $54,840 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $27,629.
What is Averett University's graduation rate?+
45% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 231420 · How we use this data
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