
Christian college
Averett University
Danville, VA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Baptist
Real cost
Average price after aid $22,925 a year
Median debt at graduation: $25,000 (all students)
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Averett University in Danville, Virginia, says it is affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia and welcomes students of all faiths. Its Spiritual Life office lists a student-led worship night each Sunday in Blount Chapel, weekly Bible studies, a Christian student fellowship and a university chaplain.
Faith life at a glance
In the college’s own words
Source: averett.edu“Averett University Spiritual Life serves as a resource for all Averett students in their spiritual growth and formation.”
Source: averett.edu“A welcoming campus community where students can grow in faith, build meaningful friendships and serve others through fellowship, worship, discussions, and outreach opportunities.”
Questions students ask
What's a normal week?
Late Night Worship meets Sundays at 8 p.m. in Blount Chapel, and Bible studies meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m.
Source: averett.eduWhere do I find community?
Christian Student Fellowship and the Averett Baptist Student Union offer fellowship, prayer and outreach.
Source: averett.eduCan I serve or go on mission trips?
Accepted Bonner Leadership Program students complete 224 service hours in an academic year.
Source: averett.eduAcademic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.48%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.65%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,135 · ACT 21.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.16 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$7,698
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
Faith scorecard
Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.
Partly researched
We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.
- Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff): 1 to 2 (One professional staff member is listed on the Spiritual Life page (the University Chaplain).)
- Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: A few (Three groups are listed: weekly Bible studies, Christian Student Fellowship and the Averett Baptist Student Union.)
- Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes (The Spiritual Life office, led by the University Chaplain, serves all students.)
- Student worship nights or praise services: Every week (Late Night Worship is listed as a weekly event on Sundays at 8 pm in Blount Chapel. Community Worship is monthly.)
- Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer): Weekly (Christian Student Fellowship meets weekly to study Scripture and pray together. Late Night Worship includes prayer each week.)
- Campus pastors or chaplains serving students: Full-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
- A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes (Blount Chapel is named as the location of the weekly worship night.)
- Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer: 1 or 2 times a week (1 weekly time documented: 0 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)
- Service hours or service-learning in the curriculum: Available (Bonner Leaders must complete 224 service hours in an academic year. This applies to program participants only; service is not required of all students.)
- Partnerships with local churches and ministries for service: Many (Recorded from the college's reported number of community partners.)
Worship and chapel
80 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Chapel services during the weekNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Late Night Worship is listed as a weekly event on Sundays at 8 pm in Blount Chapel. Community Worship is monthly.)
Sources (1)
- Spiritual Life | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Late Night Worship A student-led gathering that fosters community through music, prayer, and shared worship experiences. Blount Chapel, Sundays at 8pm”
- Spiritual Life | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Weekly (Christian Student Fellowship meets weekly to study Scripture and pray together. Late Night Worship includes prayer each week.)
Sources (1)
- Spiritual Life | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Late Night Worship A student-led gathering that fosters community through music, prayer, and shared worship experiences. Blount Chapel, Sundays at 8pm”
“Christian Student Fellowship A supportive fellowship group dedicated to studying Scripture, and supporting each other through prayer and spiritual guidance. Clubs and Organizations Area, Sundays at 8pm”
- Spiritual Life | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
Sources (1)
- Spiritual Life | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Rev. Sean M. Timmons, M.Div. University Chaplain Student Center 413”
“434-791-5628 Office Hours: Mondays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.”
- Spiritual Life | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.A chapel or worship space on campusYes (Blount Chapel is named as the location of the weekly worship night.)
Sources (1)
- Spiritual Life | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Late Night Worship A student-led gathering that fosters community through music, prayer, and shared worship experiences. Blount Chapel, Sundays at 8pm”
- Spiritual Life | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (1 weekly time documented: 0 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
Bible and theology
Not enough information · 0 of 6 found
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Bible, theology or ministry major offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Christian community
Not enough information · 3 of 7 found
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (One professional staff member is listed on the Spiritual Life page (the University Chaplain).)
Sources (1)
- Spiritual Life | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Rev. Sean M. Timmons, M.Div. University Chaplain Student Center 413”
- Spiritual Life | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few (Three groups are listed: weekly Bible studies, Christian Student Fellowship and the Averett Baptist Student Union.)
Sources (2)
- Spiritual Life | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Christian Student Fellowship A supportive fellowship group dedicated to studying Scripture, and supporting each other through prayer and spiritual guidance. Clubs and Organizations Area, Sundays at 8pm”
“Bible Studies Small groups meeting weekly to study God’s Word and delve deeper into faith. Carrington Conference Room, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8pm”
- Clubs and Organizations | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Averett Baptist Student Union A welcoming campus community where students can grow in faith, build meaningful friendships and serve others through fellowship, worship, discussions, and outreach opportunities.”
- Spiritual Life | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Spiritual Life office, led by the University Chaplain, serves all students.)
Sources (1)
- Spiritual Life | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Averett University Spiritual Life serves as a resource for all Averett students in their spiritual growth and formation.”
“Rev. Sean M. Timmons, M.Div. University Chaplain Student Center 413”
- Spiritual Life | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Missions and service
Not enough information · 2 of 6 found
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable (Bonner Leaders must complete 224 service hours in an academic year. This applies to program participants only; service is not required of all students.)
Sources (1)
- National Bonner Leaders | Averett Universityaverett.edu/academics/gfssc/nationalbonnerleaders · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Once accepted into the program, complete 224 service hours in an academic year, which is about 8 hours a week”
- National Bonner Leaders | Averett Universityaverett.edu/academics/gfssc/nationalbonnerleaders · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceMany (Recorded from the college's reported number of community partners.)
Sources (1)
- History and Mission | Averett Universityaverett.edu/about-us/history-mission · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“More than 200 community partners”
- History and Mission | Averett Universityaverett.edu/about-us/history-mission · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Strengths
- A student-led worship night is held weekly in Blount Chapel, with music, prayer and shared worship.
Sources (1)
- Spiritual Life | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Late Night Worship A student-led gathering that fosters community through music, prayer, and shared worship experiences. Blount Chapel, Sundays at 8pm”
- Spiritual Life | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- A University Chaplain is named on the Spiritual Life page, with a staffed office in the Student Center.
Sources (1)
- Spiritual Life | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Rev. Sean M. Timmons, M.Div. University Chaplain Student Center 413”
“434-791-5628 Office Hours: Mondays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.”
- Spiritual Life | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Students can join weekly Bible studies, a Christian student fellowship and the Averett Baptist Student Union.
Sources (2)
- Spiritual Life | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Christian Student Fellowship A supportive fellowship group dedicated to studying Scripture, and supporting each other through prayer and spiritual guidance. Clubs and Organizations Area, Sundays at 8pm”
“Bible Studies Small groups meeting weekly to study God’s Word and delve deeper into faith. Carrington Conference Room, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8pm”
- Clubs and Organizations | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/clubs-and-organizations · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Averett Baptist Student Union A welcoming campus community where students can grow in faith, build meaningful friendships and serve others through fellowship, worship, discussions, and outreach opportunities.”
- Spiritual Life | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- A four-year Bonner Leaders program asks participants to complete 224 service hours each academic year.
Sources (1)
- National Bonner Leaders | Averett Universityaverett.edu/academics/gfssc/nationalbonnerleaders · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Once accepted into the program, complete 224 service hours in an academic year, which is about 8 hours a week”
- National Bonner Leaders | Averett Universityaverett.edu/academics/gfssc/nationalbonnerleaders · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Concerns
- Its weekly events fall on Sundays and on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Sources (1)
- Spiritual Life | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Late Night Worship A student-led gathering that fosters community through music, prayer, and shared worship experiences. Blount Chapel, Sundays at 8pm”
“Bible Studies Small groups meeting weekly to study God’s Word and delve deeper into faith. Carrington Conference Room, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8pm”
- Spiritual Life | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
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Campus ministry home
Averett University Spiritual Life
- Address: 420 West Main St., Danville, VA 24541
- Location: On campus
- Facilities: Blount Chapel, Spiritual Life Center (Student Success Center), Prayer Garden (behind the library)
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Campus ministry
Sources (1)
- Spiritual Life | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Averett University Spiritual Life serves as a resource for all Averett students in their spiritual growth and formation.”
“Rev. Sean M. Timmons, M.Div. University Chaplain Student Center 413”
Christian clubs and student life
6 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 0 off campus, 2 location not published
Faith formation 1
- Bible StudiesOn campusTuesdays and Thursdays at 8 pmSmall groups that meet weekly to study Scripture.
Clubs and groups 2
- Christian Student FellowshipOn campusSundays at 8 pmA fellowship group that studies Scripture and supports members through prayer and spiritual guidance.
- Averett Baptist Student UnionA student organization for faith, fellowship, worship and outreach.
Worship and prayer 2
- Late Night WorshipOn campusSundays at 8 pmA student-led gathering with music, prayer and shared worship in Blount Chapel.
- Community WorshipOn campusLast Thursday of each month at 7 pmMonthly worship services led by student groups, faculty, staff and local faith organizations.
Service 1
- Bonner LeadersA four-year community engagement and leadership program with 224 service hours a year for participants.
Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.
Chapel, worship and prayer
Confirm with the campus ministry
Worship night 1
- Sunday8:00 PMBlount Chapel · Late Night Worship, a student-led worship night, listed as a weekly event.
Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.
Sources for these times (1)
- Spiritual Life | Averett Universityaverett.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Late Night Worship A student-led gathering that fosters community through music, prayer, and shared worship experiences. Blount Chapel, Sundays at 8pm”
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What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $53,460 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 1,180 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 49% · Women 51% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 38% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 42% |
| Total students | 1,378 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $22,925 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $53,460 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $25,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 48% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 48% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 48% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 53% |
| First-year retention | 65% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $51,516 |
| Admission rate | 57% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 41% |
| Average SAT | 1135 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 448–583 |
| SAT math | 478–560 |
| ACT composite | 15–28 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value index: 45 / 100 (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Nursing | |
| Business administration | |
| Accounting | |
| Pre-health | |
| Criminal justice | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Agricultural Production Operations, Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Air Transportation, Allied health, Applied mathematics, Biochemistry, Biological and physical sciences, Biology, Biopsychology, Chemistry, Clinical and counseling psychology, Clinical laboratory science, Communication studies, Computer science, Data Analytics, English, Experimental psychology, Fine arts, Health sciences, History, History and Language/Literature, History and Political Science, Homeland Security, Information science, Journalism, Liberal arts, Management science, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Other foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics, Political science, Psychology, Public relations, Rehabilitation and therapy, Religious Music and Worship, Religious studies, Secondary education, Sociology, Teacher education, Theatre.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Health professions | |
| Business | |
| Transportation | |
| Parks, recreation and fitness | |
| Criminal justice and security |
Campus facts
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Town |
| Part-time undergraduates | 7% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 23% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $14,530 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 16 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 9%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 100%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $20,816IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 45% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)About 44 miles away · about 1 hour 5 minutes by car |
| Nearest major airport | Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)About 60 miles away |
| Town population | 42,214Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | GreensboroAbout 40 miles away · about 1 hour by car |
| Typical weather | 38°F in January · 79°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Danville 2 SE, VA, about 3 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 1.36 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 4.07 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Christian churches nearby
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Questions families ask
- Is Averett University a Christian college?
- Yes. Averett University is a Christian college.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 231420
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Baptist
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