In Danville, Virginia, just north of the North Carolina border, Averett University offers students specialized degree programs, like aviation, equine business management, and sports management, in "a home away from home" setting. A "low student-to-teacher ratio" means that students get more attention, and in particular "there is more personalized help available to students who may be struggling in their academics." Students say that "while classes can be difficult, they are manageable" and the "professors are always available to help you out and explain an assignment in more detail." Averett faculty members "are friendly and motivate students in and out of the classroom," putting "a lot of their personal time and effort into helping students succeed." In fact, academic tutoring is available "for free to those struggling [in] classes." Many report a great level of satisfaction with coursework in their area of study, but some express frustration with professors, who "did not make a class challenging enough."