Averett University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Averett is test-optional, but a strong score can still help you stand out because many applicants will rely on the rest of their file. If you submit scores, aim toward the top of Averett’s range, around a 1170 SAT or 28 ACT, to make testing a clear strength.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Averett University facts and stats
Averett University enrolls about 1,244 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Averett has a freshman retention rate of 65% and a 6-year graduation rate of 48%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.
Danville, VA
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Key Averett University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Averett, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes, and check your intended application timeline to make sure scores arrive before you apply.
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What you'll actually pay
Averett is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $38,550, and 81% of students receive aid. The average merit award is $22,490, which can help lower the amount families pay.
Averett University’s tuition, fees, room, and board total about $53,080 before aid. Aid is common, with 81% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $26,265. Merit scholarships are also significant, averaging $22,490 for recipients. Average debt at graduation is $28,375.
Student life at Averett University
43% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 1% of men join fraternities, and 1% of women join sororities.
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