Ferrum College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4966 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1382 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1304 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #37 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #4987 of 5,406 | For Botany |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 747
- Graduates
- 20
- Male:Female Ratio
- 61:39
- 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 100% and is among the 23% 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 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Applicants | 1,483 | 873 | 610 |
| Admissions | 1,483 | 873 | 610 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 239 | 160 | 79 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
434 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
26 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
14 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 880
or below
75% of them
had 1100
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Ferrum College are 880-1100 (middle 50% range).
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 | 368 (48%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 165 (22%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 129 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 53 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 37 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 9 (1%) |
| Asian | 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 $22,521 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 | $18,607 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,625 |
| $48-75K | $20,145 |
| $75-110K | $25,397 |
| $110K+ | $28,515 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,400 | $8,550 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,400 | $8,550 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,400 | $8,550 |
| Fee in-district | $920 | $450 |
| Fee in-state | $920 | $450 |
| Fee out-of-state | $920 | $450 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,293 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,230 |
Ferrum College majors
Ferrum College has granted 186 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs and 2 master's in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Ferrum College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 21 | 2 |
| General Studies | 16 | |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 14 | |
| Agriculture, General | 12 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 11 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 11 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 11 | |
| Environmental Science | 10 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 8 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 6 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |
| Psychology, General | 5 | |
| Accounting | 4 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 4 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Graphic Design | 3 | |
| History, General | 3 | |
| Social Work | 3 | |
| Environmental & Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism | 2 | |
| Finance, General | 2 | |
| Music Performance, General | 2 | |
| Creative Writing | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Environmental Studies | 1 | |
| History Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 186 | 2 |
Ferrum College has a graduation rate of 29%, which is among the 12% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 29% | 21% | 44% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Ferrum College has published 257 scientific papers with 5,248 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 11 |
| 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 | 11 | 165 |
| 2012 | 12 | 144 |
| 2013 | 13 | 198 |
| 2014 | 16 | 223 |
| 2015 | 5 | 262 |
| 2016 | 3 | 269 |
| 2017 | 10 | 246 |
| 2018 | 28 | 243 |
| 2019 | 13 | 369 |
| 2020 | 13 | 362 |
| 2021 | 18 | 479 |
| 2022 | 9 | 477 |
| 2023 | 5 | 454 |
| 2024 | 6 | 445 |
Notable alumni
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Billy Wagner
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
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).
-
Kevin Keatts
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
-
Kevin Andre Keatts is an American college basketball coach. He is the current men's head coach at North Carolina State University.
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John Paul Vann
- Occupations
- military personnelsoldier
- Biography
-
John Paul Vann was a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army, later retired, who became well known for his role in the Vietnam War. Although separated from the military before the Vietnam War reached its peak, he returned to service as a civilian under the auspices of the United States Agency for International Development and by the waning days of the war was the first American civilian to command troops in regular combat there. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and was the only civilian in Vietnam to receive the Distinguished Service Cross. He died on June 9, 1972, in a helicopter crash in Vietnam just after the Battle of Kontum.
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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
-
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 | 224 |
| 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 |