Averett University
Averett University at a Glance
Reviewed by James A. Barham, PhD, Vice President and Academic Editor. Influence ranks come from our InfluenceRanking™ methodology; other figures come from federal data, with the year shown under each section. Report an error
Averett University Featured Rankings
- #8 Best Online Bachelor's in Cybersecurity in Virginia
- #10 Best Online Colleges for Students Who Work Part-Time
- #11 Best Christian Colleges in Virginia 2026
- #12 Virginia's Best Online Colleges 2026
- #17 Military Friendly Online Colleges
- #17 Most Affordable Online Colleges
- #22 Best Private Colleges in Virginia
About Averett University
According to Wikipedia, Averett University is a private Baptist university in Danville, Virginia. Founded in 1859 as a women's college, Averett became a 4-year, coeducational institution in 1969. In 2011, the university restored its Baptist affiliation, renewing a relationship that had existed from Averett's founding until 2005.
Averett University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,322 | 57% | 65% | 45% | 1034 | 21 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Averett University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $39,670 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $26,657 |
| 30K - 48K | $23,861 |
| 48K - 75K | $23,940 |
| 75K - 110K | $26,921 |
| 110K+ | $31,009 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Averett University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Averett University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $56,693 a year, and 92% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Averett University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 1,762 | 1,429 | 333 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Averett University?
Averett University is located at 420 W Main St, Danville, VA 24541.
How Safe is Averett University?
Like every college that receives federal student aid, Averett University publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Averett University has a violent crime rate of 0.14% and a property crime rate of 0.41%. Danville has a violent crime rate of 0.37% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 2.86%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Averett University Known For?
Averett University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Political Science
- Education
- Mathematics
- History
- Chemistry
- Communications
- Medical
- Psychology
- Nursing
- Religious Studies
- Criminal Justice
- Biology
- Literature
Averett University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Averett University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Averett University ranks #1625 in the U.S. and #6875 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesAverett University ranks #1726 in the U.S. and #6659 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesAverett University ranks #1960 in the U.S. and #7227 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesAverett University ranks #2170 in the U.S. and #7059 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesAverett University ranks #2278 in the U.S. and #7823 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesAverett University ranks #2676 in the U.S. and #9729 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesAverett University ranks #2697 in the U.S. and #9594 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesAverett University ranks #2764 in the U.S. and #7355 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesAverett University ranks #2923 in the U.S. and #7984 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesAverett University ranks #2925 in the U.S. and #12451 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesAverett University ranks #2931 in the U.S. and #6185 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesAverett University ranks #3182 in the U.S. and #11857 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesAverett University ranks #3229 in the U.S. and #10979 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesWho Are Averett University's Most Influential Alumni?
Averett University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Business, Criminal Justice, and Education. Here are some of Averett University's most famous alumni:
- Nikki Huffman
- A Head athletic trainer for the Major League Baseball team Toronto Blue Jays.
- Jeff Hughley
- An American football player.
- Kennard Winchester
- An American basketball player.
- James E. Edmunds
- An American politician.
- Rossie D. Alston Jr.
- An American judge.
- Jeff Yoo
- An American soccer player.
- Ken Boyd
- An American politician.
- Katherine Waddell
- An American politician.
- Donald Merricks
- An American politician in Virginia .
