Safety Score
2.18 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Danville, VA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Averett University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,378-student campus.
- 2.18
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,062
- Rank of 3,050
- #47
- VA rank
- 1,378
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Averett University reports 2.18 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,062 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 2.18
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,062
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 3
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Averett University decreased from 10 to 3 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesAverett University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Danville, VA, enrolling approximately 1,378 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 23 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within VA, it ranks #47 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,378 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Averett University is "Fondling" with 11 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in VA averaging 2.76 incidents per 1,000 students, Averett University reports 21% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2062
See peer comparison
State Rank (VA)
#47
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
3
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Averett University percentile rank 32.4%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2062 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Averett University reports 21% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $38,550
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $38,550
- Avg Net Price
- $22,925
- Median Debt
- $25,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 41%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 57%
- SAT Average
- 1135
- SAT Math Range
- 478–560
- ACT Average
- 20
- ACT Range
- 15–28
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 46%
- Retention Rate
- 65%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $46,273
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $51,516
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 62%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyAverett University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 70% (10 → 3 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Fondling | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 7 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 24 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 6 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 18 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 3 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 23 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Averett University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
VA
Averett University
2.18 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
Dominican University New York
7.26 incidents / 1,000 students
WY
Northwest College
6.53 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Dominican University New York
Orangeburg, NY · 1,378 enrolled
Safety Score 7.26
Northwest College
Powell, WY · 1,379 enrolled
Safety Score 6.53
James Sprunt Community College
Kenansville, NC · 1,376 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Institute of Technology
Clovis, CA · 1,376 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Colby Community College
Colby, KS · 1,375 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Averett University nationally (rank #2062), regardless of size or state.
Simmons University
Boston, MA
National Rank #2061
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI
National Rank #2063
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN
National Rank #2060
California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
National Rank #2064
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ
National Rank #2059
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Averett University safe?
Averett University has a safety score of 2.18 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,062 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Averett University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Averett University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in VA.
Does Averett University have fire safety data?
Yes. Averett University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Averett University's Safety Profile
Averett University in Danville, VA enrolls 1,378 students and has a safety score of 2.18 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2062 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 10 in 2022 to 3 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Averett University's 2.18 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Averett University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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