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Ferrum College Admission Requirements

Ferrum, Virginia

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Chances of getting into Ferrum College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
76%
Admission Difficulty for Ferrum College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Ferrum College and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Ferrum College is 76%.  It ranks #16 in Virginia for lowest rate of acceptance. Ferrum College is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 1,277 out of 1,671 applicants were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 68 percent on standardized admission tests. Ferrum College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.14. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Ferrum College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 15% of students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Ferrum College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
920-1180
Applicants Submitting SAT 
15%
SAT Scores for Ferrum College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 480
SAT Math 25th 440
SAT Composite 25th 920
SAT Scores for Ferrum College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 590
SAT Math 75th 590
SAT Composite 75th 1180
Average SAT Score 1050

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Ferrum College?

Ferrum College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Ferrum College score in the top 74 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 920-1180.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Ferrum College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1180 and Above Good >86%
1050 to 1180 Avg + 76%-86%
920 to 1050 Avg - 62%-76%
790 to 920 Reach 47%-62%
Less than 790 Low <47%
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Ferrum College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
18-24 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
7%
ACT Scores for Ferrum College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 15
ACT Math 25th 16
ACT Composite 25th 18
ACT Scores for Ferrum College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 23
ACT Math 75th 24
ACT Composite 75th 24
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Ferrum College?

Ferrum College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Ferrum College regularly accepts students who score 18 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 62 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 18-24.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Ferrum College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >86%
21 to 24 Avg + 76%-86%
18 to 21 Avg - 62%-76%
15 to 18 Reach 47%-62%
Less than 15 Low <47%
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Ferrum College GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.14
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Ferrum College?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Ferrum College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Ferrum College was 3.14 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #36 in Virginia for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.14 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Ferrum College accepts 76% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Ferrum College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 12.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 8.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 13.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 13.0% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 15.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 23.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 15.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Ferrum College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 726 945 1,671
Accepted 554 723 1,277
Acceptance Rate 76% 77% 76%
Enrolled 73 147 220
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 20% 17%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Ferrum College is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Ferrum College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Ferrum College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Ferrum College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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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.

FAQs

Does Ferrum College prefer SAT or ACT?

15% of students submit their SAT scores to Ferrum College. 7% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Ferrum College?

76% of those who apply are granted admission to Ferrum College. Admission competition is and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Ferrum College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 920 and 1180. 15% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Ferrum College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 24. 7% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.