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Averett University

420 W Main St, Danville, VA 24541

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00370200
  • President: Dr. Tiffany M. Franks
  • Fax: (434) 797-2787
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 945
  • College Alias: AU

Averett University

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Student Services Offered

  • Remedial Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning
  • Study Abroad
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

    • - Can Complete Preparation With Specialization

    - State Approved for Certification

Website:

www.averett.edu

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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Parent Company

  • Averett University

Accreditation

  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

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

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Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Averett University directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Agriculture Operations

 AssociateBachelorMaster
Equine Studies Degree-8-

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

 AssociateBachelorMaster
Biology Degree---
Ecology Degree-3-

Business and Marketing Studies

 AssociateBachelorMaster
Accounting Degree-6-
Business Administration Degree---
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other Degree-3-
Commerce Degree-15-
Finance Degree---
Management Science Degree-4-
Marketing Degree-5-

Communications and Journalism

 AssociateBachelorMaster
Journalism Degree-2-

Computer and Information Sciences

 AssociateBachelorMaster
Information Science Studies Degree-10-

Education

 AssociateBachelorMaster
Art Teacher Education Degree--1
Biology Teacher Education Degree--2
Chemistry Teacher Education Degree---
Curriculum and Instruction Degree--1
Elementary Education Degree--1
English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree-1-
Health Teacher Education Degree-4-
History Teacher Education Degree---
Mathematics Teacher Education Degree-23
Physical Education Degree---
Reading Teacher Education Degree--1
Science Teacher Education Degree---
Social Studies Teacher Education Degree-2-
Special Education Teaching Degree---
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Degree-6-
Middle School Education Degree---

English Language and Literature

 AssociateBachelorMaster
English Language and Literature Degree-1-

Health and Clinical Professions

 AssociateBachelorMaster
Athletic Training Degree-2-
Clinical Laboratory Science Degree-1-
Medical Radiologic Technology Degree---
Pre-Medicine, Pre-Medical Studies Degree-7-

History

 AssociateBachelorMaster
History Degree-4-

Interdisciplinary Studies

 AssociateBachelorMaster
Biological and Physical Sciences Degree---
Mathematics and Computer Science Degree---

Liberal Arts and Sciences

 AssociateBachelorMaster
Liberal Arts Degree-8-

Mathematics and Statistics

 AssociateBachelorMaster
Computational and Applied Mathematics Degree---
Mathematics Degree-1-

Natural Resources and Conservation

 AssociateBachelorMaster
Environmental Science Degree-3-

Philosophy and Religious Studies

 AssociateBachelorMaster
Religious Studies Degree---

Physical Sciences

 AssociateBachelorMaster
Chemistry Degree---

Psychology

 AssociateBachelorMaster
Applied Behavior Analysis Degree-1-
Clinical Psychology Degree-6-
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics Degree---
Counseling Psychology Degree---
Industrial and Organizational Psychology Degree---
Physiological Psychology, Psychobiology Degree---

Recreation and Fitness Studies

 AssociateBachelorMaster
Health and Physical Education Degree-6-
Health and Physical Education, Fitness, Other Degree-2-
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree-3-

Security and Protective Services

 AssociateBachelorMaster
Corrections, Other Degree---
Law Enforcement Administration Degree-11-

Social Sciences

 AssociateBachelorMaster
Political Science Degree-3-
Social Sciences Degree---
Sociology Degree-6-

Transportation and Materials Moving

 AssociateBachelorMaster
Air Traffic Controller Degree---
Airline Pilot and Flight Crew Degree-1-
Aviation and Airway Management Degree-4-

Visual and Performing Arts

 AssociateBachelorMaster
Drama Degree-4-
Music Degree---
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism Degree---
Art Studies Degree-1-

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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates Averett University accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into Averett University.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.averett.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The Averett University admissions office phone number is (434) 791-4996. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.averett.edu

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Application Fees

  • Graduate Application Fee: $20.00 Fall 2011

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • - Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • - Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • - Required
  • TOEFL
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,3899262,315
Number Granted Admission (%)759 (55%)495 (53%)1,254 (54%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)143 (19%)112 (23%)255 (20%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2011

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam21985%
ACT ® Exam4216%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading410520
SAT ® Math420530
SAT ® Writing--

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite1723
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 945

    • - Undergraduate: 922

    - Graduate: 23

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 455

    - Female: 462

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 1.0 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 445

    - Female: 421

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 1.1 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 10

    - Female: 41

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.2 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 802

    - Part-Time: 115

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 795

    - Part-Time: 71

  • Graduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 7

    - Part-Time: 44

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien718%
American Indian40.4%
Black23124%
Asian60.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander--
Hispanic313%
White57961%
Unknown60.6%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 18121%
Ages 18-1933236%
Ages 20-2123826%
Ages 22-2414416%
Ages 25-29637%
Ages 30-34323%
Ages 35-39243%
Ages 40-49364%
Ages 50-65263%
Age Over 6540.4%
Age Unknown60.7%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 58%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students41%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male36%
Female50%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien25%
American Indian100%
Black33%
Asian-
Hispanic20%
White46%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less26%
5 Years39%
6 Years41%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Averett University, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://www.averett.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$18,417$18,448$19,361
$0 - $30,000$17,970$10,847$15,773
$30,000 - $48,000$17,267$15,264$18,076
$48,001 - $75,000$17,494$18,114$19,359
$75,001 - $110,000$19,405$20,107$20,262
More Than $110,000$19,228$19,835$14,436

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$24,480$22,956$22,112
In-State Tuition and Fees$24,480$22,956$22,112
Out of State Tuition and Fees$24,480$22,956$22,112
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$900

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$8,220$7,774$7,510
Other Expenses$1,400$1,750$1,750
Off Campus
Room and Board$3,600$3,600$3,492
Other Expenses$2,100$2,100$2,100
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,100$2,100$2,100

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$35,100$33,480$32,272
In-State$35,100$33,480$32,272
Out of State$35,100$33,480$32,272
Off Campus
In-District$31,180$29,656$28,604
In-State$31,180$29,656$28,604
Out of State$31,180$29,656$28,604
Off Campus with Family
In-District$27,580$26,056$25,112
In-State$27,580$26,056$25,112
Out of State$27,580$26,056$25,112

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The Averett University financial aid office phone number is (434) 791-5890. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid26199%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid26199%$14,225
All Federal Grants12547%$4,668
Pell Grants12447%$4,146
Other Federal Grants9938%$701
State/Local Grants & Scholarships12447%$3,139
Institutional Grants & Scholarships26199%$10,498
All Student Loans20176%$11,669
Federal Student Loans20176%$11,241
Other Student Loans93%$9,547

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)8.3%5.6%5.3%
Number in Default653336
Number in Repayment777588678

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - Yes, however the number of meals may vary per week.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - No

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 538
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $5,550

Crime & Safety

Arrests Made Per Year

This table reports the number of arrests made per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Off Campus Surrounding Area
Drug Related-1-
Liquor Related-4-
Nearby Public Area
Drug Related--1

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Off Campus Surrounding Area
Forcible Rape-1-
On Campus
Forcible Rape-12
Robbery--1
Aggravated Assault113
Burglary4614
Nearby Public Area
Vehicle Theft-1-
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-12
Robbery--1
Aggravated Assault1-3
Burglary2210

Sports & Teams

Athletic Associations

  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA or NAIA Conferences

  • College Football Conference: Usa South Athletic Conference
  • College Basketball Conference: Usa South Athletic Conference
  • College Baseball Conference: Usa South Athletic Conference
  • College Track & Field Conference: Usa South Athletic Conference

Sports and Players Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Athletes28620977
Unduplicated Athletes28320776
Baseball2727-
Basketball291712
Football114114-
Golf1111-
Soccer462719
Softball15-15
Tennis1587
Track and Field, X-Country1055
Volleyball19-19

Coaches Salary Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Head Coaches-$30,027$25,517
Assistant Coaches-$11,800$1,875

Number of Coaches Per Team

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Coaches342212
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Track and Field, X-Country211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees26917792
Faculty Status1286365
Tenured Faculty4242-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1245965
Primarily Instruction1245965
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial26251
Other Professionals705515
Technical and/or Paraprofessional493811
Clerical And Secretarial31292
Service and/or Maintenance651

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$57,395 (59)$59,117 (30)$55,614 (29)
Professor$65,181 (28)$64,914 (18)$65,662 (10)
Associate Professor$56,620 (10)$60,654 (4)$53,930 (6)
Assistant Professor$47,383 (21)$45,306 (8)$48,661 (13)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$57,395 (59)$59,117 (30)$55,614 (29)
Professor$65,181 (28)$64,914 (18)$65,662 (10)
Associate Professor$56,620 (10)$60,654 (4)$53,930 (6)
Assistant Professor$47,383 (21)$45,306 (8)$48,661 (13)
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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