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Overview
Ferrum College is a 4-year institution located in Ferrum, VA, in a rural setting.
Location & Contact
Address
Spilman-Daniel House
PO Box 1000
Ferrum, VA 24088-9001
United States
PO Box 1000
Ferrum, VA 24088-9001
United States
Contact
Ms. Gilda Q. Woods
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Dean of Admissions
Email: admissions@ferrum.edu
Phone: 540-365-4290
Fax: 540-365-4266
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Dean of Admissions
Email: admissions@ferrum.edu
Phone: 540-365-4290
Fax: 540-365-4266
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Agriculture, General |
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| Applied Horticulture/horticulture Operations, General |
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| Horticultural Science |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management, General |
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| Finance, General |
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| Management Information Systems, General |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mass Communication/media Studies |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance |
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| Computer Programming/programmer, General |
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| Information Science/studies |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education, General |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English Language And Literature, General |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Russian Language And Literature |
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| Spanish Language And Literature |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General |
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| Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics, General |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religion/religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology, General |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety Studies |
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| Forensic Science And Technology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government, General |
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| Social Sciences, General |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art/art Studies, General |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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| Fine/studio Arts, General |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Visual And Performing Arts, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,770
Applied
2,758
Accepted
1,050
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,829
Females Applied
1,380
Females Accepted
75%
Male Admissions
1,941
Males Applied
1,378
Males Accepted
71%
Applying
25
Application Fee
3.04
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
| Recommended |
Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2 Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 440 | 540 | ||
| SAT Math | 420 | 520 | ||
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
36,480
Private
Fees
215
Full-time student fees
12,400
Room & board
Financial Aid
31,473
Avg. Financial Aid Package
31,866
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
26,721
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,103
Avg. Loan Aid
19,093
Avg. Grant Aid
6,501
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
7%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,050
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
22%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.34% |
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| Black or African American | 29.96% |
| White or Caucasian | 52.39% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.67% |
| Asian | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.38% |
| Two or more races | 6.68% |
| Other | 2.19% |
Gender
Male (57.05%)
Female (42.95%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 90% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Folklife Festival and Spring Fling
Homecoming, Folklife Festival and Spring Fling
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Agriculture Club, BACCHUS, Panther Productions, African American Student Association and Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
Student Government Association, Agriculture Club, BACCHUS, Panther Productions, African American Student Association and Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | |
Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | No | Division 3 | No |
Faculty
96
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 74
Part-time - 22
Male - 45
Female - 51
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