AU Admission Requirements
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AU Admission Overview
AU admission requirements are competitive. Last year AU admitted 56.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.07 GPA (B) and SAT 926-1143 / ACT 15-28. AU is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
AU is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
AU Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Average
Admission difficulty for Averett University
Acceptance Rate
The AU acceptance rate is 56.6%. Last year, 1,456 of 2,573 applicants were admitted. That is the 11th lowest acceptance rate in Virginia.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into AU and can you get accepted?
AU is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Averett University typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.07. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
AU GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.07Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
BAverage GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.07
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at AU typically have around a 3.07 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. AU is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #37 in Virginia for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
AU SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
926-1143Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
7%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 448
- Math 478
- Composite 926
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 583
- Math 560
- Composite 1143
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at AU typically score around a 1030 SAT (middle 50% 926–1143) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 45th percentile nationally. AU ranks #32 in the state of Virginia for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 926 to 1143
SAT policy
AU is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1030 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
AU ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
15-28Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
3%25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite 15
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite 28
Average ACT
Incoming testers at AU typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 15–28) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. AU places #27 among colleges in Virginia for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 15 to 28
ACT policy
You may apply to AU without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Averett University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Averett University is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
AU is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 56.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.07 GPA (about an B average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (926-1143); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=231420.
GPA calculator: Averett University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026