Ferrum College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Rural: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,439
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	76%
Students retention rate	57%
On-time graduation rate	34%

Located in Ferrum, Virginia, Ferrum College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 76% indicates that Ferrum College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Ferrum College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Ferrum College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Ferrum College is reported to be 34%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Virginia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Ferrum College is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Virginia is 81%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Ferrum College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

76.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$36,830

Cost of attendance at Ferrum College in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,830

Cost of attendance at Ferrum College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Ferrum College received on average $29,653 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$29,653

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	183	63%	$4,987	$912,575
Other Federal Grant	262	90%	$3,789	$992,675
State Grant/Scholarships	197	67%	$3,376	$665,120
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	290	99%	$23,937	$6,941,631
Total Grant & Scholarships	290	99%	$29,653	$8,599,426

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ferrum College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ferrum College students is 34.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 28.6%.

34.3%

asian 66.7% 2 students
African American 22.5% 41 students
white 46.7% 86 students
unknown 40.0% 2 students
hispanic 35.7% 5 students
Mixed Race 26.5% 9 students

Sport Conferences

Football Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Baseball Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Basketball Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Old Dominion Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Ferrum College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Ferrum College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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