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Ferrum College

Ferrum, Virginia · Private · 699 undergrads

Ferrum College admits 89% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Ferrum College?

89% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 880–1100 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

1,787 applied, 1,590 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Ferrum College cost?

$18,070 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $44,441.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$16,705
$30,000–$48,000$13,456
$48,000–$75,000$16,341
$75,000–$110,000$20,173
over $110,000$21,487

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Ferrum College need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Ferrum College's fall 2027 rule yet. Ferrum College didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Ferrum College's site

What it's like

699
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Rural
Campus setting in Ferrum, VA.
64%
of first-years come back for year two.
22%
finish in four years. 29% within six.
$48.6k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$26k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Ferrum College is on

Easiest to get into in VirginiaCheapest after aid in Virginia

Questions people ask

What is Ferrum College's acceptance rate?
89% for fall 2024: 1,590 of 1,787 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Ferrum College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 880 to 1100 (IPEDS, fall 2023). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Ferrum College cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $16,341 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $44,441.
What is Ferrum College's graduation rate?
29% of students finish within six years and 22% within four (IPEDS).