4-Year School
Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA
1,451
Students
30,418
Avg. Financial Aid
Minimal
Admission Difficulty
73%
Acceptance Rate
Rural
Setting
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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 |
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| Applied Horticulture/horticulture Operations |
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| Horticultural Science |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Information Science/studies |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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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 |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Visual And Performing Arts |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,286
Applied
2,409
Accepted
1,451
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,600
Females Applied
1,175
Females Accepted
73%
Male Admissions
1,686
Males Applied
1,234
Males Accepted
73%
Applying
25
Application Fee
2.88
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 16 | 24 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
34,060
Fees
115
Full-time student fees
11,570
Room & board
Financial Aid
30,418
Avg. Financial Aid Package
27,117
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
19,653
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,576
Avg. Loan Aid
12,087
Avg. Grant Aid
12,783
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
72%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
9%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,451
Total undergrad students
1%
International Students
19%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.31% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 30.38% |
| White or Caucasian | 54.54% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.42% |
| Asian | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.21% |
| Two or more races | 4.82% |
| Other | 2.93% |
Gender
Male (52.79%)
Female (47.21%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 89% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
116
Total Faculty
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 78
Part-time - 38