Averett University 420 W. Main Street Danville, VA 24541 (800) 283-7388

University Control:	Private
Founded In:	1859
Average Costs:	2008-2009 Tuition and Fees: $21,300

Averett University is a private coeducational, comprehensive university offering more than 35 programs and majors including unusual specializations like aeronautics and equestrian studies. Averett takes seriously its Christian heritage and values and its commitment to intellectual inquiry and excellence in all aspects of college life. Averett offers undergraduate curricula blending the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation, as well as graduate programs in education and business. In all its programs Averett stresses individual attention to student needs and learning, in an atmosphere where both academic and religious freedom are valued. The university provides an environment promoting collaboration, innovation, and collegiality among faculty, staff, and students. Averett is a community which values cultural, individual, and racial diversity. Averett graduates will communicate clearly, think critically, and function effectively in today's rapidly changing, globally-oriented information age. Averett also recognizes its unique responsibilities to the Danville region, promoting higher education, providing cultural opportunities, and serving as a resource for the community.