About Averett University

Founded in 1859, Averett University. is a Private college. Located in Virginia, which is a city setting in Virginia, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 859 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Averett University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 56 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Averett University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate56%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range810-1008
ACT Range16-21

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,7% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 11 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

73% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 39% were in the top quarter, and 8% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Averett University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
33%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
33%
“Sometimes, but not often”
33%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
33%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
20%
“I only go out in groups”
20%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
60%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
33%
“It”s not really our thing”
17%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
33%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
33%
“They”re always available”
17%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
83%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
17%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
67%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
17%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
83%
“There might be people who do”
17%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
33%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
33%
“Sometimes, but not often”
33%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
33%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
20%
“I only go out in groups”
20%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
60%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
33%
“It”s not really our thing”
17%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
33%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
33%
“They”re always available”
17%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
83%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
17%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
67%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
17%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
83%
“There might be people who do”
17%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    23 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    16 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    23 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    24 Students rated campus facilities 3.5 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    24 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 71 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    24 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    24 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    24 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

Averett University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Averett University?

8 Students rated Averett University

Peyton - 02/17/2021

Absolutely love Averett University. The class sizes are perfect, not too big and also not too small. They also are very close to town, so it is easy to go to other restaurants or anything else you might need. The food at the school is also very diverse, they have many options. The sports teams are my favorite, I absolutely love my softball team!

Kinkade - 01/23/2020

I received a quality education, met great people and got a job after graduation. Averett has grown from a small Baptist college into a multi-campus University that offers a multitude of opportunities for boarders and day students alike. My experience at Averett was exceptional.

Haley - 01/17/2019

I am in love with my college. There is such a diversity of people and activities happen on a regular. I am a commuter student and I have never felt out of place. I have a great group of friends to study with and if they're not available, a tutor always is.

Aislinn - 07/24/2018

It is a good school with good intentions, but it is old and in need of improvements. It is located in a small town, so the school is not very popular nor has a large amount of students. The food meets the basic nutritional needs which also means its flavor is basic. However, there are many restaurants in town.

Austin - 02/19/2018

I am super excited to be able to come up to continue my academic and athletic career up at Averett University. I am very happy that the class sizes are small so that i can get as much help in a class as I need to be able to get the best knowledge out of the class. #Averett22

Mallory - 01/05/2018

My opinion about Averett is, that I am very happy I chose to attend this university. I cannot imagine myself at another school. Averett has welcomed me with open arms since the first day I got there. Every one there was so helpful and kind. It is such a great community and I would recommend this school to any body wishing to get a good education.

Te - 05/10/2017

Really enjoyed going to Averett University and have no complaints about the experience. Class sizes are good, degree is fully accredited, and the programs they offer are affordable so you won't graduate with a 50K student loan like a buddy of mine did at another school. Ouch! If you live in Virginia or North Carolina the school is well known and the degree is respected by employers. If you are job searching nationwide, it is a smaller school so you may not get as much respect right off the bat. AU has a really high graduation rate - I would say over half the people who started with me ended up with a degree. At other schools, it is like 1 in 4. Good deal if you take a tech or business major.

Kristen - 05/15/2016

When i took a trip down here i fell in love with it and i hope i can visit it more often i love the school and the community.

Averett University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Averett University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Averett University is 56%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    All ways try your hardest. Don't slack off or take anything for grantit. Take it one day at a time and live life to the fullest

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  3. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    How strict res life was.

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  4. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Our basketball team

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  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Averett is a very small school, more like a community where you know everyone.

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    The diversity on campus is amazing because it exposes you to numerous nationalities, cutltures, and religions. It is a great learning experience and will prepare students better for a diverse workplace.

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  7. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I honestly don't think that there are any bad things about Averett University, I actually like tis school.

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  8. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are motivated adult students balancing the pressures of school, home and work.

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  9. What kind of person should attend this school?

    So one outgoing and wants a small fun college to go to.

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  10. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The one thing that is very unique to this school is the class sizes. The personal attention that you get from the professors in a smaller class size is amazing. If I didn't have personal help from my professors I would struggle greatly. They are more acceptant of me missing classes for sports events and always help me catch back up because they don't have that many people to watch over.

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  11. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Nothing.

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  12. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    I believe I have no right to say who can not attend Averett University. Though if someone is not willing to be faithful in their school studies, it can be given to someone else who is sserious about their work. This would be taking up space from someone who would like to attend and was denyed because there was no avability to attend.

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    You have to wait for the cougar express to take you to class and some times its on time but some times its not and it gets me agrrivated.

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Student Body

Students

49%

female

51%

male

859

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

41%

Out-Of-State

53%

In-State

6%

International

Organizations

32

Student Organizations

2

Fraternities

1

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

60%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
31%
% Hispanic/Latino
3%
% White or Caucasian
58%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Averett University receive some sort of financial aid. 48% were awarded federal grants.79%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$31,980

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$8,990

Room and Board

41,970

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$23,599
$30 - $48K
$19,211
$48 - $75K
$25,277
$75 - $110K
$27,711
$110K & UP
$24,663

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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