Ferrum College

Ferrum, VA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Ferrum College reported a 100.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Ferrum College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Ferrum, VA, with an SAT reference of 1050 and an ACT reference of 21. The historical average net price is $20,082 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

100.0%

1,483 applicants

SAT reference

1050

Combined score

ACT reference

21

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$20,082

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Ferrum College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)88010501100
ACT (composite, 1–36)—21—

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

30.5%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

64.1%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

699

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Ferrum College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$16,940
$30,001 – $48,000$16,493
$48,001 – $75,000$19,967
$75,001 – $110,000$22,505
$110,000+$24,346

Top Majors at Ferrum College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions26
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice15
Business, Management & Marketing14
Education13
Liberal Arts & General Studies13
Agriculture & Natural Resources10
Parks, Recreation & Fitness9
Natural Resources & Conservation6
Psychology6
Visual & Performing Arts6

Financial Aid at Ferrum College

About Ferrum College

Official website: https://www.ferrum.edu/

Admissions: https://www.ferrum.edu/admission/

Frequently Asked Questions About Ferrum College

What is the acceptance rate at Ferrum College?

Ferrum College reported a 100% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 1,483. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Ferrum College?

The historical 100% acceptance rate suggests Ferrum College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Ferrum College?

The imported historical records for Ferrum College include an SAT reference value of 1050 and an ACT reference value of 21. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Ferrum College?

The stored historical average net price at Ferrum College is $20,082 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $32,061 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Ferrum College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Ferrum College is 30%. its stored first-year retention rate is 64%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Ferrum College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Ferrum College?

Ferrum College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on September 15, 2026. Aid deadlines: Financial aid October 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Ferrum College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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