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Averett University, also known as AU, is located in Danville, Virginia, United States. It was founded in the year 1859 and originally known as Union Female College. AU became a university in 2001. The main campus spreads over an area of more than 15 acres. Students in the AU Danville campus can opt for degrees in different areas of study including mathematics, medical technology, applied science, business, and education.
Averett University's athletic teams are known as the Cougars. The men's sports teams participate in basketball, baseball, cross country, football, golf, soccer and tennis. The women's sports teams are involved in sports such as basketball, volleyball, softball, tennis, soccer, cross country.
Students attend Averett in Danville, VA, a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Averett degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Averett is known for its programs in mathematics, drama and performing arts, education and teaching, nutrition and exercise therapy, and security and law enforcement.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 490.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Averett has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 865 students at the school (as of 2007).
Full-time students are the norm at Averett. The school has a residential or campus feel. Averett offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the USA South Atlantic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission Statement
Averett University, founded in 1859, offers courses of study leading to bachelor's and master's degrees in Danville and at regional centers in Virginia. Through personal attention for all students, Averett prepares them for successful lives by encouraging them, in the liberal arts tradition, to ask and answer important questions, form and defend judgments, and evaluate diverse views thoughtfully. In accordance with our Christian heritage, we value academic and religious freedom, spiritual growth, academic excellence, diversity, and tolerance."
More complete details are provided below.
Averett University
420 W Main St
Danville, VA 24541
General Phone: (434) 791-5600
http://www.averett.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 47 | teacher ed, curriculum and instruction, reading teaching, elementary school teaching, biology teaching, health teaching, math teaching, special ed, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 33 | liberal arts and sciences, political science, sociology, English, history, social services |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 28 | health and physical education, health and fitness, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 20 | criminal justice and administration, corrections and criminal justice |
| Business And Management | 18 | marketing, management science, accounting, electronic commerce, business |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | clinical psychology, psychobiology, organizational psychology, cognitive psychology |
| Medicine | 9 | pre-med |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | information science |
| Transportation | 7 | aviation operations, commercial pilot and flight crew, air traffic controller |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics, applied mathematics courses, mathematics and computer science |
| Animal Science And Care | 4 | equestrian studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama, theater history and criticism |
| Media | 3 | journalism |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Science | 1 | biological and physical sciences, biology, chemistry |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | religion |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech, radiation therapist |
Number of programs and degrees for Averett in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 171 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 32 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Averett had a total enrollment of 865 students (802 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 71% |
| Women | 29% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 22% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 46% |
| North Carolina | 24% |
| Florida | 15% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Averett offers campus housing for 522 of its 802 (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 | 1,174 | 1,053 | 90% | 238 | 23% |
| Men | 789 | 694 | 88% | 168 | 24% |
| Women | 385 | 359 | 93% | 70 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 490 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 |
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 | 90% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 27% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,512 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,512 |
| Room and board | $ 7,100 |
| Room charge | $ 4,700 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,400 |
| 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)
Averett has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 25 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $57,586 | 9 | $55,366 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $52,680 | 5 | $45,151 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $45,493 | 7 | $39,961 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $53,168 | 21 | $47,799 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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/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
Health 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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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