Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA · Private four-year · Rural: Distant
747undergraduates
89%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$22,521average net price per year
29%graduate in 6 years
59%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 1,483
- Admitted
- 1,483
- Admit rate
- 89%
- Admit rate, women
- 100%
- Admit rate, men
- 100%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 16%
- First-year students
- 242
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 6%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 455-580
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 425-520
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 0%
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Considered, not required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Considered, not required |
| Essay or personal statement | Considered, not required |
| Class rank | Considered, not required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Considered, not required |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, not required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
28 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (2)
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other Bachelor's (16 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (10 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (2)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Bachelor's (11 awarded)
- Forensic Science and Technology Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (5)
- Accounting Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Finance, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Management Science Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Education (3)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- History Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Bachelor's (10 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- General Studies Bachelor's (13 awarded)
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary science and related fields (1)
- Agriculture, General Bachelor's (10 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (2)
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Bachelor's (8 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (3)
- Environmental Science Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Environmental Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Environmental/Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (3)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Graphic Design Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Music Performance, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (1)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Social Work Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (1)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies Bachelor's (3 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Graduate programs (4)
- Curriculum and Instruction Master's
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision Master's
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Master's
- Psychology, General Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $38,320
- Housing and food on campus
- $13,230
- Books and supplies
- $1,000
- Other on-campus costs
- $2,550
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $55,100
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $55,100
- Total cost living at home
- $43,000
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $18,607 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $18,625 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $20,145 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $25,397 |
| Over $110,000 | $28,515 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 100%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 100%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $32,061
- Got a grant from the college
- 100%
- Average grant from the college
- $26,649
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 47%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 83%
- Average amount borrowed
- $6,266
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 22%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 28%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 29%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 34%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 29%
- Transferred to another college
- 34%
- Came back for year two
- 59%
| Pell grant students | 25% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 35% |
| Neither | 38% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 116 | 44% |
| Men | 234 | 21% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 | 33% (small group) |
| Asian | 4 | 25% (small group) |
| Black | 135 | 21% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 35% (small group) |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% (small group) |
| White | 142 | 41% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 13% |
| Race unknown | 7 | 29% (small group) |
| International | 9 | 11% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 404 | 33% | 43% |
| Started here, part-time | 18 | 28% (small group) | 61% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 84 | 38% | 43% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 767
- Undergraduates
- 747
- Full-time undergraduates
- 730
- Part-time undergraduates
- 17
- Graduate students
- 20
- Students per faculty member
- 11 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 68%
- From out of state
- 31%
- From other countries
- 0%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 3%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 1%
| Women | 38% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 48% |
| Two or more races | 5% |
| Race unknown | 17% |
| International | 1% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Rural: Distant
- Address
- 215 Ferrum Mountain Road, Ferrum, VA, 24088-9000
- County
- Franklin County
- Type
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- Highest degree
- Master's degree
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- United Methodist
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- football, basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Study abroad, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.