Averett University Acceptance Rate
Danville, Virginia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,322
- Admitted
- 1,588
- Yield
- 17.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Averett University's acceptance rate has fallen from 59.6% in 2014–15 to 47.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,878 to 3,322 (+77%) over that period.
Its 47.8% rate makes Averett University more selective than about 85% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 85%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (40.8% for women vs 53.6% for men, a 12.8-point gap). Averett University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 17.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,878 | 1,120 | 59.6% | 210 |
| 2015–16 | 2,262 | 1,386 | 61.3% | 274 |
| 2016–17 | 2,238 | 1,268 | 56.7% | 238 |
| 2017–18 | 2,914 | 1,778 | 61% | 281 |
| 2018–19 | 2,833 | 1,717 | 60.6% | 292 |
| 2019–20 | 2,713 | 1,762 | 64.9% | 232 |
| 2020–21 | 2,652 | 1,840 | 69.4% | 270 |
| 2021–22 | 3,462 | 1,652 | 47.7% | 231 |
| 2022–23 | 2,324 | 1,767 | 76% | 251 |
| 2023–24 | 3,322 | 1,588 | 47.8% | 283 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,511 | 617 | 40.8% |
| Men | 1,811 | 971 | 53.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 495–615 | 8% |
| SAT Math | 465–576 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–23 | 2% |
How Averett University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Averett University's acceptance rate?
Averett University's acceptance rate is 47.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,588 admitted of 3,322 applicants).
Is Averett University test optional?
Averett University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Averett University?
Averett University received 3,322 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,588.
What SAT score do you need for Averett University?
Admitted students at Averett University typically scored 495–615 on SAT Reading/Writing and 465–576 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Averett University getting harder to get into?
Averett University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 59.6% in 2014–15 to 47.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.averett.edu/.