Description

Ferrum College is a small school that offers liberal arts and professional academics, experiential learning opportunities, and the beautiful environment of the southern Blue Ridge Mountain region.

Located in Ferrum, Virginia, Ferrum College offers more than 30 programs of study in such diverse fields of study as:

  • Business
  • Criminal Justice
  • Environmental Science
  • Literature
  • Theatre

Ferrum College academics also combine service and experiential learning opportunities, where students go out into the community and work at businesses and organizations in a position related to their field of study.

Campus life includes recreational and outdoor activities, campus festivals, and entertainment.

With Roanoke, Greensboro and other cities within short driving distance, students also have access to cultural, shopping and other activities of those cities.

The actual physical campus consists of historic buildings, on a naturally beautiful campus at the based of the Blue Ridge Mountains and in close proximity to a number of state parks, lakes and other natural reserves.

A high school diploma or GED is required for admission. Applications may be submitted online, along with the application fee.

Need-based aid programs award Pell grants, loans and work-study. Ferrum College also provides resource information for outside scholarships. Tuition payment plans are available as well.

Quick Facts

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Rural Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

United Methodist

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Panthers

Website

www.ferrum.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$23,565

Out-of-State Tuition

$23,565

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

1,426

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
1,397
Freshman Class
532
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
1,426

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
97%
Graduate
3%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
85%
Out-of-State
15%

Gender of Students

Women
50%
Men
50%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
31%
Caucasian
52%
Latino
3%
Other
14%

Students State Origin

Virginia
85%
Maryland
6%
North Carolina
4%
Other
5%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%