College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1859 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
1,931 |
Local Setting: |
Suburban |
Endowment: |
$18,364,281 |
Application Deadline: |
July 1 |
Application Fee: |
$None |
Selectivity: |
Less selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$19,762 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$6,448 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, student government, student newspaper |
Student Organizations: |
34 |
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 |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Ember (once a semester) and the Chanticleer (monthly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
1 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
3% |
Number of Sororities: |
1 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
2% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, other |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious, other |
Career: |
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
N/A |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
104,864 |
Library Facilities: |
Averett University Archives, Dan Daniel Collection (U.S. Congressman, 5th District, 1968-1988), Carson Davenport Art Collection, Averett Collection, Danville Collection, Baptist Collection |
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 |
Computers Available: |
166 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
40 |
Wired Labs: |
156 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in computer labs |
Wireless Capacity: |
60 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
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) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (50%), women's dorms (0%), men's dorms (34%), apartment for single students (16%) |
Sprinkler System: |
67% |
Fire Alarms: |
67% |
Campus Size: |
19 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Greensboro, NC (45), Raleigh, NC (65) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Danville (2) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Danville (2) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Not offered |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
No |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance mandatory, honor code, hazing prohibited, other |
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. |
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