Averett University

Averett University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Danville, Virginia, in a distant town setting. The university enrolls 1,656 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 41.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 44% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 59% (IPEDS 2023), serving a student body drawn from the southern Virginia region and beyond.

Averett offers associate-level programs with a strong aviation and health focus. Aviation programs include Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Air Transportation, and Flight Instructor credentials. Health programs include Registered Nursing and Family Practice Nursing at the associate level, as well as a bachelor's degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management.

Located in Danville, VA, Averett University serves a small city community with specialized programs in aviation and healthcare administration. Its aviation offerings are particularly distinctive for a small private institution, providing students in the region with pathways into flight operations and aviation management careers.