Ferrum College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4857 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1356 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1278 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #36 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #5056 of 5,430 | For Botany |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 724
- Graduates
- 39
- Male:Female Ratio
- 58:42
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.ferrum.edu
Ferrum College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Ferrum College has an acceptance rate of 89% and is among the 39% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 90% | 88% |
| Applicants | 1,787 | 929 | 840 |
| Admissions | 1,590 | 833 | 742 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 183 | 102 | 76 |
319 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
36 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 383 (50%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 159 (21%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 137 (18%) |
| Hispanic | 45 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 29 (4%) |
| Asian | 5 (0.7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 4 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Ferrum College is $20,082 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,940 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,493 |
| $48-75K | $19,967 |
| $75-110K | $22,505 |
| $110K+ | $24,346 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,400 | $8,550 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,400 | $8,550 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,400 | $8,550 |
| Fee in-district | $1,120 | $450 |
| Fee in-state | $1,120 | $450 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,120 | $450 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,293 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,230 |
Ferrum College majors
Ferrum College has granted 135 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs and 10 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Ferrum College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 16 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 10 | 4 |
| General Studies | 13 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 11 | |
| Agriculture, General | 10 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 10 | |
| Psychology, General | 6 | 3 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 8 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 5 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 4 | |
| Music Performance, General | 4 | |
| Social Work | 4 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 3 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 3 | |
| Accounting | 2 | |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 2 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| Finance, General | 2 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Environmental Studies | 1 | |
| Environmental & Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism | 1 | |
| Graphic Design | 1 | |
| History Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Management Science | 1 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 135 | 10 |
Ferrum College has a graduation rate of 32%, which is among the 13% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 32% | 24% | 44% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Ferrum College has published 264 scientific papers with 5,297 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics, Ecology, Engineering, Political Science, Geography and Cartography, Medicine, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 12 |
| 1994 | 1 | 8 |
| 1995 | 1 | 14 |
| 1996 | 2 | 9 |
| 1997 | 2 | 24 |
| 1998 | 0 | 11 |
| 1999 | 1 | 19 |
| 2000 | 3 | 20 |
| 2001 | 3 | 30 |
| 2002 | 4 | 19 |
| 2003 | 4 | 28 |
| 2004 | 5 | 33 |
| 2005 | 2 | 32 |
| 2006 | 5 | 43 |
| 2007 | 8 | 49 |
| 2008 | 7 | 93 |
| 2009 | 4 | 128 |
| 2010 | 1 | 104 |
| 2011 | 10 | 164 |
| 2012 | 12 | 141 |
| 2013 | 12 | 192 |
| 2014 | 16 | 216 |
| 2015 | 5 | 245 |
| 2016 | 3 | 254 |
| 2017 | 10 | 235 |
| 2018 | 28 | 231 |
| 2019 | 13 | 340 |
| 2020 | 15 | 340 |
| 2021 | 20 | 452 |
| 2022 | 10 | 454 |
| 2023 | 5 | 427 |
| 2024 | 9 | 424 |
| 2025 | 4 | 365 |
Notable alumni
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Billy Wagner
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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William Edward Wagner, nicknamed "Billy the Kid", is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, and Atlanta Braves from 1995 to 2010. A seven-time All-Star and the 1999 National League (NL) Rolaids Relief Man Award winner, Wagner is one of only eight major league relief pitchers to reach 400 career saves. A left-handed batter and thrower, Wagner stands 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall and weighs 180 pounds (82 kg).
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Kevin Keatts
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
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Kevin Andre Keatts is an American college basketball coach who was most recently the head coach at North Carolina State University.
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John Paul Vann
- Occupations
- army officersoldier
- Biography
-
John Paul Vann was a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army who became a senior civilian official in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. He first gained prominence as a military adviser in 1962–1963, where his outspoken criticism of South Vietnamese leadership and U.S. strategy following the Battle of Ap Bac challenged official optimism and drew media attention. After retiring from the Army amid career setbacks, Vann returned to Vietnam in a civilian capacity with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and later the Civil Operations and Revolutionary Development Support (CORDS) program, becoming a pivotal figure in U.S. pacification efforts.
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Jim Grobe
- Occupations
- defensive coordinatorhead coachAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Jim Britt Grobe is an American college football coach and former player who was most recently the defensive coordinator of the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football. His previous position to that was as head football coach at Baylor University. From 2001 to 2013, Grobe served as the head football coach at Wake Forest University. In 2006, he was named ACC Coach of the Year by a unanimous vote and AP Coach of the Year for coaching Wake Forest to an 11–2 regular season and the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) title.
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Eric Owens
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Eric Blake Owens is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played for five Major League Baseball (MLB) teams from 1995 through 2003.
General info
| Founded | 1913 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Not Self, But Others |
| Colors | black, gold, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 219 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 215 Ferrum Mountain Road Ferrum, Virginia, 24088-9000 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,000 |
| Phone | 5403652121 |