by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 887 undergraduates in 2020, Averett University is a very small, private university located in Danville, Virginia. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Averett University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Averett University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Averett University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Baptist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Baptist Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Averett University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Averett University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Averett University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Averett University for Veterans Guide.
Averett University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Averett University has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 887 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 863 (97.3%). Part-time attendance was 24 (2.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 863 | 24 | 887 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Averett University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Averett University #522 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Averett University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Averett University Diversity Guide.
Averett University has a total of 308 student athletes, 215 men and 93 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,362,377 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,362,377 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Averett University Athletics