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
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%