Location

Averett's main campus is located in the historic city of Danville, Virginia. Danville (pop. 53,000) is just three miles from the Virginia-North Carolina border and is convenient to airports in both states.

The campus is in a residential neighborhood adjacent to Danville's famed Millionaires Row, a collection of vast Victorian homes recognized by historians for their architectural splendor. Ballou Park, a 107-acre park and shopping center, is located within easy walking distance from the university. Averett is also located within walking distance of a variety of churches, several restaurants and a movie theatre.

Piedmont Mall, other shopping outlets and a selection of chain and family-owned restaurants are just a short drive across the Dan River. Dan River Mills Factory Outlet store is located near the university. Averett is also conveniently located down the street from Danville Regional Medical Center and other medical service providers.

In addition to the tennis courts, playing fields, fitness center and basketball courts available at Averett, the city offers recreational facilities, including the 150-acre Dan Daniel Park, home of the Danville Braves, Atlanta's Rookie Class minor league baseball team. Dan Daniel Park features trails for hiking and biking. Averett is within walking distance of both a YWCA and YMCA, which offer swimming, racquetball and other fitness activities. The city also maintains a popular 3.2-mile paved river walk along the Dan.