Ferrum College

Ferrum, VA

Ferrum College

Ferrum, VA

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Tuition & Fees

$40,870

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
560
25th
470
75th
550
25th
430

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

59%

male

41%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

84%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,224
Declined 228
Total Received 1,452
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Private

835

undergraduate students

20

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1913, Ferrum College is a private, religiously affiliated liberal arts college that is known for its commitment to service learning and its beautiful, rural campus. It is located on a 740-acre campus in Ferrum, Virginia—40 miles from Roanoke.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 855
Established in 1913
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Methodist

Social Networks

740-acre campus in Ferrum (population: 2,043), 30 miles from Roanoke. Major airport and bus serve Roanoke; train serves Lynchburg (75 miles).

  • Campus Setting: Rural community

Ferrum College
215 Ferrum Mountain Road
Ferrum, VA
24088

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
90%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
94%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
0%
Top 1/4
1%
Top 1/2
42%
Bottom 1/2
58%
Bottom 1/4
2%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
560
25th
470
75th
550
25th
430

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $25
Other application fee (waived if filed online)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (priority deadline) March 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Moderately Selective

84%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,224
Declined 228
Total Received 1,452

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

94%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$27,498

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $38,320
Housing & Food $13,230
Additional fees $2,550
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $55,100
Average Financial Aid - $27,498
Total with Avg. Aid $27,602

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,317,655
State $2,206,031
Institutional $19,353,799
Other external $431,408
Total $25,308,893

Non-need-based

Federal
State $133,216
Institutional $1,199,589
Other external $4,250
Total $1,337,055

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 868-9797
F: 540 365-4266
finaid@ferrum.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Equestrian yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes yes

Club Sports - Men's

equestrian sports

Club Sports - Women's

equestrian sports

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dance, flag football, indoor volleyball, kickball, powderpuff football, soccer, softball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
USA South Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Forensic Science and Technology yes
General Studies yes
Graphic Design yes
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Social Work yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Criminal Justice
  2. Health/human Performance

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other

855

total students

65%

in-state

35%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

98%

835
students

Female
41%
342

Male
59%
493

2%

20
students

Female
70%
14

Male
30%
6

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

90%

754
students

Female
40%
298

Male
60%
456

10%

81
students

Female
54%
44

Male
46%
37

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
18%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
49%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
16%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 12
Countries most often represented Africa
China
Ethiopia
Ireland
Russia
South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors

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