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Averett University
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Annual Tuition
$38,550
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
47.8%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
44.7%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$51,516
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Averett University is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Danville, VA. With a competitive tuition profile of $38,550, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 44.7% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
47.8%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$154,200
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
7.2 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$21,516
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$60,960
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$276,120
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 45%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Averett University is $25,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$38,550
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
58.6%
Success
44.7%
In-State Cost
$38,550
Age 25+ Students
23.3%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Medium
Working at 6yr
705 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Danville
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$613
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$719
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$905
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Danville metropolitan area.