Averett University
Danville, VA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,094
Graduate Enrollment: 222
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Baptist
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 47.72%
Male/Female: 47% / 53% (2017)
First generation college students: 37.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 15.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.9% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 57.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 37.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 25.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 18.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 50.1%
Black: 28.4%
Hispanic: 3.5%
Asian: 1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 4.6%
Non-resident alien: 8.5%
Unknown race: 2.3%
Black: 28.4%
Hispanic: 3.5%
Asian: 1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 4.6%
Non-resident alien: 8.5%
Unknown race: 2.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $49,727
In-State tuition: $37,050Out-of-State tuition: $37,050
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,140 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,516 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $4,776 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,516 (2022)
Average Family Income: $62,115 (2017)
Median Family Income: $40,149 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 44.8%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 71.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,487 |
| $30k-48k | $20,098 |
| $48k-75k | $21,412 |
| $75k-110k | $25,962 |
| $110k+ | $27,778 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 36%6-year graduation rate: 42%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $16,018 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $17,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 55.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 62.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 66.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 37.7% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 41.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $41,299 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $47,601 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Production Operations. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 18 | $27,000 | $281 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biological and Physical Sciences. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 26 | $28,000 | $286 | $31,808 ($2,651) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 11 | $29,703 | $297 | $38,593 ($3,216) | $44,032 ($3,669) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Air Transportation. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 17 | $27,000 | $249 | $32,858 ($2,738) | $42,469 ($3,539) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 5 | $71,974 ($5,998) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $55,512Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $26,102,289 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $31,001,823 (2022)