Located in Danville, Va., Averett University was founded in 1859 and has 2,719 students.
Located in Danville, Va., Averett University was founded in 1859 and has 2,719 students.

May 26, 2026
According to the U.S. Department of Education, Averett University in Danville, Virginia allocated $174,048 to men's basketball teams in 2024, which is $1,640,888 below the state average of $1,814,936.
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May 25, 2026
In 2024, Averett University in Danville, Virginia allocated $148,108 to women's basketball teams, which is $890,248 below the state average of $1,038,356, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education.
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May 20, 2026
Men’s basketball teams from Danville city received $174,048 during the 2024 season, down 11.1% from the previous year.
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May 19, 2026
Women’s basketball teams from Danville city received $148,108 during the 2024 season, down 1.1% from the previous year.
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May 19, 2026
Averett University in Danville, Virginia spent $542,494 on football teams in 2024, a 6.3% increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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May 19, 2026
Averett University in Danville, Virginia spent $542,494 on football teams in 2024, a 6.3% increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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April 25, 2026
Sunday, April 26 will see these former Southside Virginia area high school stars in competition.
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April 20, 2026
These former Southside Virginia area high school athletes will take part in events on Tuesday, April 21.
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April 19, 2026
During the week beginning Monday, April 20, these former Southside Virginia area high school athletes will be in action.
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April 17, 2026
These former Southside Virginia area high school standouts will be competing on Saturday, April 18.
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