Averett University

420 W. Main Street
Danville, VA 24541
http://www.averett.edu

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Overview
Type	Private institution
Year Founded	1859
Religious Affiliation	None
Undergrad Students	1,931
Endowment	18,364,281
Application Deadline	July 1
Application Fee	None
Selectivity	Less selective
Application Deadline	July 1
Tuition	19,762
Room/Board	6,448

Services
Associated Firms	N/A
Campus Safety	24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Services	co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
Museums	Audio and talking book collections, Family papers and rare book collections, 100 acre equestrian center, Averett-owned airplanes housed at the Danville Regional Airport, flight simulators, 70 acre Athletic and Convocation Center, Performing Arts Center, Music Center, Student Center
Basic Services	nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, other
Museums	Audio and talking book collections, Family papers and rare book collections, 100 acre equestrian center, Averett-owned airplanes housed at the Danville Regional Airport, flight simulators, 70 acre Athletic and Convocation Center, Performing Arts Center, Music Center, Student Center
Periodical Subs	11,362
# of Books	104,864
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months	100%
within one year	100%
within two years	100%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities	3.1%
Students in sororities	2.4%
Campus Size	19 acres
College housing offered	Yes
Students in college housing	53%
College housing types	coed dorms (50%), women's dorms (0%), men's dorms (34%), apartment for single students (16%)
Popular Events	Major activities organized for students include weekly movies, comedians and concerts. Traditional events include Family Weekend, Homecoming, Spring Fest, and Spring Formal. Other events include hypnotists, casino nights, and dances.
Nearest Airport	Greensboro, NC (45), Raleigh, NC (65)
Nearest Train	Danville (2)
Army ROTC	Not offered
Navy ROTC	Not offered
Extracurricular
Students activities	choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, student government, student newspaper
Number of Organizations	34
# of fraternities	1
# of sororities	1
Students in fraternities	3%
Students in sororities	2%
Student Papers	(Appears as submitted by school) The Ember (once a semester) and the Chanticleer (monthly)
Honor Societies	Alpha Chi, Alpha Kappa Delta (Upsilon of Virginia Chapter), Averett Honors Association, Alpha Psi Omega, Sigma Lambda Epsilon
Religious Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Averett Gospel Choir, Christian Student Union, Catholic Campus Ministry, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Brothers and Sisters in Christ
International Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Multicultural Student Association, International Student Association
Other Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Alpha Eta Rho, Averett Players, American Chemical Society, Averett Anime Association, Averett Collegiate Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, Averett Flying Cougars, Averett Science Association, Averett University College Republicans, BASIC, Brothers with a Purpose, Campus Activities Board, Environmental Club, Gay Straight Alliance, IMPACT, Lambda Alpha Epsilon/American Criminal Justice Club, Mu Phi Epsilon, Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Student Government Association, Sisters Implementing Sisterhood, Sociology Club, Writer's Folio Club