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Averett University (AU)

  • 420 W Main St
  • Danville, VA 24541
  • OPEID College Code: 00370200
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  • General Phone: (434) 791-5600
  • President: Dr. Richard Pfau
  • Website: www.averett.edu
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's Degree
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 865
  • College Alias: AU
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
    Mission Statement
  • Mission Statement

    Averett University, founded in 1859, offers courses of study leading to bachelor's and master's degrees in Danville and at regional centers in Virginia. Through personal attention for all students, Averett prepares them for successful lives by encouraging them, in the liberal arts tradition, to ask and answer important questions, form and defend judgments, and evaluate diverse views thoughtfully. In accordance with our Christian heritage, we value academic and religious freedom, spiritual growth, academic excellence, diversity, and tolerance.
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    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2007
  • Graduate Application Fee: $20.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants7893851,174
Number Granted Admission (%)694 (88%)359 (93%)1,053 (90%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)168 (24%)70 (19%)238 (23%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam21590%
ACT ® Exam6427%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading420510
SAT ® Math410490
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1619
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving100%59%76%100%
Avg Amount Receiving$7,396$3,118$3,026$6,342
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)3.6%2.6%2.8%
Number in Default312020
Number in Repayment845753698
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$20,512$19,762$19,040
Out of State Tuition and Fees$20,512$19,762$19,040
Books and Supplies$900$900$900
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,100$6,448$5,880
Other Expenses$1,750$1,750$1,750
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$30,262$28,860$27,570
Out of State$30,262$28,860$27,570
Off Campus
In-State$21,412$20,662$19,940
Out of State$21,412$20,662$19,940
Off Campus with Family
In-State$21,412$20,662$19,940
Out of State$21,412$20,662$19,940
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 AssociateBachelorMaster
Agriculture Operations
Equine Studies-4-
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, Biological Sciences---
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-1-
Business, Commerce---
E-Commerce---
Management Science-6-
Marketing and Marketing Management-11-
 
Communications and Journalism
Journalism-3-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Information Science Studies-8-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education---
Biology Teacher Education--2
Chemistry Teacher Education---
Curriculum and Instruction--14
Elementary Education--4
English and Language Arts Teacher Education--1
Health Teacher Education--2
History Teacher Education---
Mathematics Teacher Education--2
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching---
Reading Teacher Education--6
Science Teacher Education---
Social Science Teacher Education---
Social Studies Teacher Education---
Special Education and Teaching--1
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels-15-
Middle School Education---
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-4-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training-5-
Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology---
Medical Radiologic Technology---
Pre-Medicine, Pre-Medical Studies-9-
 
History
History-2-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences-1-
Mathematics and Computer Science---
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies-17-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics, Other---
Mathematics-5-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science-1-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Religious Studies-1-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry---
 
Psychology
Clinical Psychology-9-
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics---
Industrial and Organizational Psychology-1-
Physiological Psychology, Psychobiology-2-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education-11-
Health and Physical Education, Fitness, Other-10-
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management-2-
 
Security and Protective Services
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other-3-
Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Administration-17-
 
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government-6-
Social Sciences---
Sociology-4-
 
Transportation and Materials Moving
Air Traffic Controller---
Airline, Commercial, Professional Pilot and Flight Crew-3-
Aviation, Airway Management and Operations-4-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art and Art Studies-1-
Drama and Theatre Arts-4-
Music-1-
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism---
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 865
    • Undergraduate: 799 Graduate: 66
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 461 Female: 404
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 443 Female: 356
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 18 Female: 48
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 763 Part-Time: 102
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 757 Part-Time: 42
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 6 Part-Time: 60
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien162%
American Indian60.7%
Black23427%
Asian60.7%
Hispanic293%
White57466%
Unknown--
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1880.9%
Ages 18-1931336%
Ages 20-2127432%
Ages 22-2414016%
Ages 25-29566%
Ages 30-34152%
Ages 35-39202%
Ages 40-49233%
Ages 50-65152%
Age Over 6510.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees19913960
Faculty Status885434
Tenured Faculty4242-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service885434
Primarily Instruction885434
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1010-
Other Professionals57552
Technical and/or Paraprofessional442024
Clerical And Secretarial1212-
Service and/or Maintenance26224
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$51,080 (54)$53,168 (33)$47,799 (21)
Professor$56,753 (24)$57,586 (15)$55,366 (9)
Associate Professor$50,171 (15)$52,680 (10)$45,151 (5)
Assistant Professor$42,911 (15)$45,493 (8)$39,961 (7)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$51,080 (54)$53,168 (33)$47,799 (21)
Professor$56,753 (24)$57,586 (15)$55,366 (9)
Associate Professor$50,171 (15)$52,680 (10)$45,151 (5)
Assistant Professor$42,911 (15)$45,493 (8)$39,961 (7)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes32725770
Unduplicated Athletes32725770
Baseball3535-
Basketball352015
Football160160-
Golf1010-
Soccer382018
Softball11-11
Tennis1266
Cross Country1165
Volleyball15-15
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$27,403$15,275
Assistant Coaches-$8,890$1,400
 
Coaches
All Coaches332211
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Football1111-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1010-
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Cross Country211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students41%
 
By Gender
Male32%
Female52%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien33%
American Indian-
Black37%
Asian-
Hispanic-
White45%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less27%
5 Years39%
6 Years41%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related-2
Liquor Related-5
Residence Hall
Drug Related-2
Liquor Related-5
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape-2
Robbery-1
Aggravated Assault32
Burglary1034
Vehicle Theft11
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-2
Aggravated Assault21
Burglary1025
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