Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Rural
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About Ferrum College
Ferrum College is a private college in Ferrum, Virginia. The college was established in 1913 as the "Ferrum Training School" (also referred to as the "Ferrum Institute" by its board of trustees) for primary and secondary education to serve the mountain communities of rural Southwest Virginia. The school was known as "Ferrum Junior College" between 1940 and 1976. It was founded by the United Methodist Church and gradually developed from primary to post-secondary education. Today, Ferrum enrolls around 800 undergraduate and graduate students and offers over 54 undergraduate majors and four graduate programs. Ferrum College's 700-acre (280 ha) campus is in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Rocky Mount, Virginia, in Franklin County. Its athletic teams, known as the Panthers, compete in Division II of the NCAA in the Conference Carolinas. Ferrum has 11 men's teams and 14 women's teams. The football team is commonly referred to as the "Black Hats". The Ferrum College campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register.
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89%
Acceptance
$20,082
Net price
699
Enrollment
32%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
89%
Acceptance rate
—
SAT average
21
ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$20,082
Average net price
$28,520
In-state tuition
$28,520
Out-of-state tuition
$13,230
Room & board
$1,000
Books & supplies
$54,526
Total cost of attendance
54%
Students receiving Pell grants
85%
Students with federal loans
$27,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$44,296
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$36,418
Median earnings (6 yrs)
32%
Graduation rate
64%
Retention rate
74%
Earn more than a HS grad
$7,476
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
699
Total enrollment
1%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
39%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Ferrum College FAQ
Is Ferrum College a public or private school?
Ferrum College is a private nonprofit institution located in Ferrum, VA.
What is the acceptance rate at Ferrum College?
Ferrum College has an acceptance rate of 89%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Ferrum College cost?
The average annual net price at Ferrum College is $20,082 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $28,520.
What is the graduation rate at Ferrum College?
About 32% of students at Ferrum College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Ferrum College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Ferrum College students earn a median of $44,296 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Ferrum College?
Admitted students at Ferrum College have an ACT midpoint of 21. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Ferrum College?
Ferrum College enrolls about 699 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Nyttend · Public domain. Additional images are representative.
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