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Averett University

Averett University
420 West Main Street
Danville, VA 24541

Official telephone: (434) 791-5600
Fax number: (434) 791-5637
Website: https://www.averett.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 65%
Student:Faculty ratio: 15:1
Total faculty: 64 men, 92 women
Full-time faculty: 19 men, 24 women
Part-time faculty: 45 men, 68 women
Graduation rate: 48% within six years

Averett University
REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning, external degree program, online courses
Cooperative programs are offered: no
Graduate schools/programs are offered: no
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
  • Agriculture, General
  • Air Transportation, Other
  • Art Teacher Education
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Chemistry, General
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Comparative Literature
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Education, Other
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Equestrian/Equine Studies
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • Health and Wellness, General
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • History and Language/Literature
  • History and Political Science
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Information Science/Studies
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mathematics, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Music, General
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Physical Fitness Technician
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
  • Sociology, General
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
  • Transportation and Materials Moving, Other
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Diplomas

  • Business Analytics
  • Education, Other
  • Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
Master's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business Analytics
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Special Education and Teaching, General

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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