Ferrum College

Ferrum, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Rural

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About Ferrum College

Ferrum College is a small, private nonprofit institution in Ferrum, VA, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 699 students. The acceptance rate is 89%. 32% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $44,296. It has a United Church of Christ affiliation.

89%

Acceptance

$20,082

Net price

699

Enrollment

32%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

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

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

$0–30K

$16,940

$30–48K

$16,493

$48–75K

$19,967

$75–110K

$22,505

$110K+

$24,346

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Education17.2%

Business15.6%

Health & Nursing15.6%

Criminal Justice7.8%

Parks & Recreation7.0%

Psychology6.3%

Natural Resources6.3%

Humanities4.7%

Agriculture3.9%

Computer Science3.1%

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

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

39%

First-generation

Gender balance

39% women

61% men

Race & ethnicity

White

49%

Black

21%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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