Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 860
Graduate Enrollment: 6
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Rural: Distant (rural territory more than 5 miles but up to 25 miles from an urbanized area or more than 2.5 and up to 10 miles from an urban cluster)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 76.42%
Male/Female: 60% / 40% (2017)
First generation college students: 38.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 0.8% (2012)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.5% (2004)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 71.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 54.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 40.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 31.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 49.8%
Black: 25.0%
Hispanic: 5.8%
Asian: 0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 6.4%
Non-resident alien: 2.8%
Unknown race: 9.5%
Black: 25.0%
Hispanic: 5.8%
Asian: 0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 6.4%
Non-resident alien: 2.8%
Unknown race: 9.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $52,197
In-State tuition: $36,830Out-of-State tuition: $36,830
Estimated books and supplies: $800 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,050 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,400 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,050 (2022)
Average Family Income: $55,500 (2017)
Median Family Income: $35,818 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 54.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 80.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,431 |
| $30k-48k | $20,829 |
| $48k-75k | $22,347 |
| $75k-110k | $23,845 |
| $110k+ | $29,021 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 24%6-year graduation rate: 34%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,067 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,342 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,750 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 56.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 61.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 80.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 30.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 39.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $31,138 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $40,865 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Agriculture, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Programming. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 29 | $31,000 | $286 | $25,813 ($2,151) | $42,273 ($3,523) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 9 | $28,872 ($2,406) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 15 | $29,500 | $286 | $43,621 ($3,635) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 14 | $27,000 | $286 | $25,997 ($2,166) | $34,267 ($2,856) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 12 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $47,412Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $52,375,161 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $66,212,284 (2022)