At a glance
Average net price
$22,925
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
48.1%
Admission rate
57%
Undergrad size
1,231
In-state tuition
$38,550
Out-of-state tuition
$38,550
Cost of attendance
$53,460
Median earnings (10y)
$51,516
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,135
- ACT midpoint
- 20
- Retention
- 65.3%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (30%), trades & services (25%), business (18%).
- STEM12%
- Health30%
- Business18%
- Humanities & arts6%
- Social sciences10%
- Trades & services25%
- Health professions30.2%~372 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business17.5%~216 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Transportation8.1%~99 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~95 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~95 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~86 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology4.2%~52 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science3.9%~48 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education2.8%~35 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences2.8%~35 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~26 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication2.1%~26 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Agriculture1.4%~17 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.7%~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.4%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
35 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 70 | $23,288 | $28,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 69 | $64,865 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 67 | $53,353 | $31,271 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 65 | $62,634 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 52 | $37,797 | $29,703 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 41 | $58,861 | — |
| Air Transportation. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | $27,000 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 27 | $46,070 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Bachelor's | 20 | $24,979 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 16 | $32,716 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | $27,000 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 11 | $46,066 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Graduate certificate | 11 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Data Analytics. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 7 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Biopsychology. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| History and Political Science. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | — | $48,112 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Averett University
Averett University is a mid-sized institution located in Danville, Virginia, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,231 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Transportation.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Averett University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $22,925 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $38,550 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $53,460 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 48.1%, a average completion outcome. 65.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $51,516 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Averett University confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Transportation. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (30% of credentials), trades & services (25% of credentials), business (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Averett University accepts 57% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,135. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 20.
Location & campus
Set in Danville, Virginia (town), Averett University draws students from across Virginia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Averett University
Q.How much does Averett University cost?
The average net price at Averett University is $22,925 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $53,460.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Averett University?
Averett University has a 6-year graduation rate of 48.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Averett University?
Averett University admits 57% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Averett University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Averett University graduate earns $51,516 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Averett University?
Published tuition is $38,550 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Averett University located?
Averett University is located in Danville, Virginia (ZIP 24541).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Averett University at their official website.