In 2011, the university restored its Baptist affiliation, renewing a relationship that had existed from Averett's founding until 2005.

The school was chartered in 1859 as Union Female College and became affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia in 1910.

Averett University is standardized test optional and applicants do not have to submit either SAT or ACT scores.

[7] Averett University has a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Management degree with two concentration options: Aviation Business and Flight Operations.

[8][9] The university has a FAA-approved Part 141 Pilot School with flight operations conducted out of the Danville Regional Airport (KDAN) that is close to campus.

Averett's adult education program, Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS), has campus centers in Danville, Richmond, and Tidewater.

Averett Student Foundation members represent the university at special functions such as plays, receptions and donor recognition events.