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Ferrum College

Ferrum College

Ferrum, VA · Rural · 699 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$20,082
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
30%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$44,296
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
89%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Nestled in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, Ferrum College is a private liberal arts institution best known for its hands-on academic programs in environmental science, agriculture, criminal justice, and nursing. Campus life features a tight-knit, supportive community anchored by a large student-athlete population, an emphasis on community service, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities like hiking and paddling. The college distinctly honors its regional roots by hosting the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum, the official State Center for Blue Ridge Folklore. Additionally, Ferrum sets itself apart through the "Ferrum Promise," a commitment ensuring four-year graduation pathways and dedicated career assistance for all incoming students.

Wikipedia:Ferrum College is a private college in Ferrum, Virginia. The college was established in 1913 as the "Ferrum Training School" for primary and secondary education to serve the mountain communities of rural Southwest Virginia.

Location
Ferrum, VA, 24088-9000 · Rural campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
100 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$28,520
Housing & food (on campus)$13,230
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$45,887
Average net price$20,082
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$28,520
Housing & food (on campus)$13,230
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$45,887
Average net price$20,082
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.ferrum.edu
How it’s made up · in-state, 2026-27
Ferrum College’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$29,634
Housing$7,716
Food$7,112
Total published by the school$45,887
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$16,940
$30–48k
$16,493
$48–75k
$19,967
$75–110k
$22,505
$110k+
$24,346
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
30%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
24%
Back for yr 2
64%
Transferred
36%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
31% graduated · 42% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 27% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$36,418
10 yrs after entry$44,296
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$27k
90th percentile$41,500
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
89%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
21

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Student Body
Gender
Men 61%Women 39%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
54%
First-gen
39%
Family income
$35,817
Independent
7%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
49%
Hispanic
6%
Black
21%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
18%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Equestrian
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$36,418
After 10 yrs
$44,296
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas25
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities16
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs14
Agriculture, General12
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing12
Natural Resources Conservation and Research11
Security Science and Technology11
Business Administration, Management and Operations11
Criminal Justice and Corrections8
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness7
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management6
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods6
Marketing6
Psychology, General5
Political Science and Government5
Biology, General4
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$60M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$5,763/mo
Teaching spend
$7,476
per student
Federal loans
85%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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