Bachelor in Equestrian/Equine Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the Equestrian Studies programme is $12,500 per year for in-state students and $22,000 per year for out-of-state students..

This programme is designed for students with a strong interest in horses and a desire to build professional skills in the equine industry. It combines hands-on horsemanship training with academic study of equine care and management. Students develop riding proficiency, learn stable operations, and gain experience through required internships. The programme is delivered on campus and at a dedicated equestrian center.

Focus areas include Dressage Instruction, Equine Management, Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Eventing Instruction, Equine Science.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits. All students complete core courses in equine anatomy, nutrition, care, and management, along with a required internship. Concentration-specific courses are included within the total credit requirement.

Graduates enter roles such as riding instructors, equine facility managers, equine therapy practitioners, and equine industry sales representatives.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of a personal statement and proof of horse experience may be required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 48% of applicants.

Averett University begins its current academic year with 168 years of institutional history behind it. Based in Danville, Virginia, the university has developed into a higher education institution serving traditional students and working adults through campus-based and online study. Student life includes athletics, campus events, student organizations and opportunities for community involvement.

Academic options include bachelor's programs in business administration, management science, computer information systems, criminal justice, sociology and nursing, along with bachelor's degrees in arts and science fields. Graduate offerings include business administration, education, curriculum and instruction, special education, administration and supervision, math specialist study and graduate certificates in areas such as reading specialist and gifted education. Averett Online courses generally run for five to eight weeks at the undergraduate level and two to six weeks at the graduate level, with programs designed for career advancement, promotion or career change. Internship opportunities also give students hands-on experience.

International students can expect access to student services that support both academic and personal goals. Counseling Services provides confidential individual and group counseling through a short-term, goal-oriented model, with crisis intervention and referrals to community providers when needs require longer-term or specialized care. The university's location in Danville offers a defined campus setting while its online programs provide an alternative format for students balancing study with professional responsibilities.