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Averett University Non Traditional Programs

Overview of Averett University Non Traditional Programs

Averett University Non Traditional Programs is in Danville, VA. Danville is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Averett University Non Traditional Programs issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at the school include business and management.

Averett University Non Traditional Programs Selectivity

Not all applicants to Averett University Non Traditional Programs are accepted.

Faculty

The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.

Student Body

Approximately 1,677 students study at Averett University Non Traditional Programs (in 2007-2008). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.

Student Life

Part-time study is common at Averett University Non Traditional Programs.

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.

Contacting Averett University Non Traditional Programs

Averett University Non Traditional Programs
420 W Main St
Danville, VA 24541
General Phone: (800) 448-5233
http://www.averett.edu/working-professionals/index.html

Averett University Non Traditional Programs Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business and Management485business management, management science, accounting
Education and Teaching90curriculum and instruction
Security and Law Enforcement4criminal justice and administration
Liberal Arts4sociology, liberal arts and sciences
Transportation2air transportation, aviation operations
Computer Science and Engineering0information science
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy0sports and fitness management

Number of programs and degrees for Averett University Non Traditional Programs in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree3152
Bachelor's degree25910
Associate's degree111

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Averett University Non Traditional Programs had a total enrollment of 1,677 students (1,226 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men0%
Women100%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate62%
Graduate38%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White54%
Black41%
Hispanic3%
Asian1%
American Indian1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-190%
20-211%
22-245%
25-2919%
30-3416%
35-3919%
40-4928%
50-6410%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Virginia100%

Averett University Non Traditional Programs Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Part-Time50 %

Averett University Non Traditional Programs Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(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.

Averett University Non Traditional Programs Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total2150%1100%
Women2150%1100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrecommended
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required
Years of College Work Before Admittancerecommended

Averett University Non Traditional Programs Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Financial Aid:
Averett University Non Traditional Programs participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 003702A1)

Averett University Non Traditional Programs Faculty

Averett University Non Traditional Programs has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*0*
Associate professorcalendar year4$60,5750*
Assistant professorcalendar year1*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year7$59,5361*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Averett University Non Traditional Programs Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Science, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

TRANSPORTATION
Air Transportation, Other
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

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Averett University Non Traditional Programs Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Averett University Non Traditional Programs Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Averett University Non Traditional Programs % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Averett University Non Traditional Programs % of freshmen enrolled part-time
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Averett University Non Traditional Programs % of degrees in business and management
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Averett University Non Traditional Programs % students 40 years or older
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Averett University Non Traditional Programs % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Averett University Non Traditional Programs Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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