Averett University
Other name | AU |
|---|---|
Former names | Union Female College (1859–1917) Averett College (1917–2001) |
| Motto | Latin: Irreparabile Tempus |
Motto in English | Irreparable Time |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1859 |
| Endowment | $21.3 million (2019) |
| President | Venita Mitchell (acting) |
Academic staff | 270 |
| Students | 1879 |
| Undergraduates | 870 |
| Postgraduates | 1000 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Blue and Gold |
| Nickname | Cougars |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – ODAC |
| Mascot | Ave and Rett |
| Website | averett.edu |
Averett University is a private Baptist university in Danville, Virginia. Founded in 1859 as a women's college, Averett became a 4-year, coeducational institution in 1969. In 2011, the university restored its Baptist affiliation, renewing a relationship that had existed from Averett's founding until 2005.