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Students attend Averett in Danville, Virginia, a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Averett degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in business and management.
Averett is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 438. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 540. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 2,586 students at Averett (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
A lot of students at Averett attend part-time. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the USA South Atlantic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Averett University
420 W Main St
Danville, VA 24541
General Phone: (434) 791-5600
Admissions Phone: (434) 791-4996
Financial Aid Phone: (434) 791-5890
http://www.averett.edu
Averett awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 604 | business management, management science, accounting, marketing, electronic commerce, business |
| Education And Teaching | 63 | reading teaching, teacher ed, curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, math teaching, biology teaching, social science teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 39 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, history, English, political science, social services |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 20 | criminal justice and administration, corrections and criminal justice |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 17 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education, health and fitness, athletic trainer |
| Animal Science And Care | 8 | equestrian studies |
| Medicine | 8 | pre-med |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | clinical psychology, organizational psychology, cognitive psychology, psychobiology |
| Transportation | 6 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations, air traffic controller |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | information science |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics, applied mathematics courses, mathematics and computer science |
| Media | 1 | journalism |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama, theater history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | religion |
| Science | 0 | biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | clinical lab tech, radiation therapist |
Number of programs and degrees for Averett in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 473 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 282 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 36 | 1 |
In 2005, Averett had a total enrollment of 2,586 students (1,861 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 60% |
| Women | 40% |
| Full-Time | 91% |
| Part-Time | 9% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 32% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 22% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 63% |
| North Carolina | 17% |
| Florida | 7% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
Averett offers campus housing for 526 of its 1,861 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Danville, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,202 | 1,006 | 84% | 258 | 26% |
| Men | 713 | 588 | 82% | 155 | 26% |
| Women | 489 | 418 | 85% | 103 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 438 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 85% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 19% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (434) 791-4996
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,040 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,040 |
| Room and board | $ 5,880 |
| Room charge | $ 4,180 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,750 |
Financial Aid:
Averett participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 370200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (434) 791-5890
Averett has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 30 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $53,794 | 8 | $48,729 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $45,525 | 4 | $42,371 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $48,847 | 10 | $39,810 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $49,066 | 22 | $43,519 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | USA South Atlantic Conference |
| Basketball | USA South Atlantic Conference |
| Baseball | USA South Atlantic Conference |
| Track | USA South Atlantic Conference |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
TRANSPORTATION
Air Traffic Controller
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Averett Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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