- Acceptance rate: 57% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 448–583 reading and writing, 478–560 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 15–28 composite
- Average net price: $24,091 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Averett University reported: an acceptance rate of 57% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 15–28.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Averett University reviews each application.
Averett University GPA requirements
Averett University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Averett University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Averett University acceptance rate
Averett University admitted 1,456 of 2,573 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 57%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Averett University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Danville, Virginia, with 1,244 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Averett University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 448 | 550 | 583 |
| SAT Math | 478 | 540 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 26 | 28 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1135 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Averett University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Averett University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $24,091 a year at Averett University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Averett University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Averett University admitted 57% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Averett University?
A lot: Averett University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Averett University test optional?
Yes. Averett University considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 7% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does Averett University look for?
Averett University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What percent of applicants does Averett University accept?
Averett University's acceptance rate was 57% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,456 of 2,573 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What SAT and ACT scores do Averett University students have?
The middle 50% of Averett University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 448–583 in reading and writing and 478–560 in math; ACT composite 15–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Averett University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Averett University admitted 57% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does Averett University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Averett University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Averett University if a parent went there?
No. Averett University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Averett University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,091 a year at Averett University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Averett University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Averett UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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