Overview
Student Population
| Location | Ferrum, Virginia |
| Online | ferrum.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Rural |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
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Located in Ferrum, Virginia, Ferrum College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the United Methodist faith. In the most recent statistical year 3,770 prospective students applied, and 2,758 were granted admission. Of those admitted 355 enrolled in the school. 1,104 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 20 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $35,250 plus fees of $115. Ferrum College is ranked 1005 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ferrum College is rated within the lower 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Ferrum College within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#1005 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#588 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#32 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#19 in Best Private Colleges in Virginia
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#25 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 860/1060 |
| ACT | 16/21 |
| GPA | 2.81 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $115 |
| Room and Board | $11,980 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,570 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,715 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 10% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
| Psychology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232089 IPEDS survey data for Ferrum College.
Current students may use the Ferrum College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.