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Ferrum College

Ferrum, Virginia 24088-9000

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Ferrum College is a private institution in Ferrum with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 990, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 745 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

29% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,296 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,085.

Established
1913
Motto
Latin: Non sibi sed aliis
Mascot
Panther
Type
Private college
Conference
Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II

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100%Acceptance
990SAT Avg
745Students
11:1Student:Faculty
29%Grad Rate
$44,296Earnings 10yr
$22,085Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Ferrum College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate100.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 990

Reading & WritingMid: 535
455580
MathMid: 515
425520

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

100.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

990

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$38,320
Room & Board$13,230
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$54,506
Average Net Price$22,085
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,607
$30–48K$18,625
$48–75K$20,145
$75–110K$25,397
$110K+$28,515

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,085

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (42)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
745
Gender Split
38% / 62%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
47%

Race & Ethnicity

White 48%
Black 21%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate28.9%
Freshman Retention58.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,418
8 Years$41,107
10 Years$44,296

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,000
Men
$44,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from VA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Raleighpop. 470K
110 mi(191 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
126 mi(218 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
213 mi(369 min)

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