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Averett University is a coeducational, private university located in Danville, Virginia, United States. It was chartered in 1859 as a women's college under the name of Union Female College. The school was renamed Averett College in 1917. The College became coeducational in 1969. The final name change occurred in 2001 when the College was renamed Averett University. The University has a suburban campus and grants admission to more than 2,500 students every year.
The academic departments at Averett University include the following:
- Business
- Chemistry
- Computer
- Environmental Science
- Home Economics
- Music
- Theatre
Averett University's athletic teams are nicknamed the Cougars. A cougar is the university's official mascot. The men's sports teams participate in intercollegiate soccer, basketball, tennis, cross country, baseball, and golf. The women's sports teams participate in softball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, basketball, and cheerleading.
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Campus Location420 W Main St
Danville, VA 24541
USA
Main Tel: (434) 791-5600
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, mathematics, drama and performing arts, security and law enforcement, and education and teaching.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 147 | 55 | | Master | 24 | 14 | | Associate | | 1 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 865 in 2007-2008 (767 full-time equivalent). About 62% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 38% of the class. Undergrads are 87% of enrolled students and graduate students are 13%. About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 21,300 | | Room | $ 4,890 | | Board | $ 2,500 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 | | Other | $ 1,750 |
Financial Aid: Averett participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsAverett provides on-campus housing for 529 of its 767 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the USA South Atlantic Conference for major sports.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 87% | | Women | 91% | | All | 89% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 410-490 | | Math | 420-510 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (1 awarded) - Equestrian/Equine Studies
ART STUDIES (0 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (14 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Finance
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (9 awarded) - Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (4 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (4 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (49 awarded) - 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
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS (24 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
MATHEMATICS (1 awarded) - Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics
MEDIA (2 awarded) MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (1 awarded) - Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
MEDICINE (10 awarded) - Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC (2 awarded) NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (23 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Health and Physical Education
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (0 awarded) - Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE (2 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Ecology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (14 awarded) - Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (6 awarded) - Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
TRANSPORTATION (5 awarded) - Air Traffic Controller
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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