Ferrum College: Statistics

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# 1278 of 2,496 In the United States
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# 5056 of 5,401 For Botany
Top 1-3 For 4 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

89%

Enrollment

1,765

Average SAT

890

Average ACT

30

Avg. cost to attend

$20,082 /y

Aid receiving

100%

Undergraduates

724

Graduates

39

Male:Female Ratio

58:42

Religion

United Methodist

Type

Privatenot-for-profit

Highest Degree

Post-master's certificate

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Ferrum College has an acceptance rate of 89% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult 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 89% 89% 89%
Applicants 1,787 929 840
Admissions 1,590 833 742
Freshmen enrolled full time 183 102 76

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

â–  White 50%
â–  Hispanic 6%
â–  Black or African American 21%
â–  Two or more races 4%
â–  Unknown 18%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Ferrum College.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Ferrum College majors

Ferrum College has granted 135 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs, and 10 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Ferrum College.

Major Bachelor Master
Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 16 -
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 10 4
General Studies 13 -
Criminal Justice & Safety Studies 11 -
Agriculture, General 10 -
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse 10 -
Psychology, General 6 3
Business Administration and Management, General 8 -
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management 8 -
Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance 5 -
Environmental Science 4 -
Forensic Science and Technology 4 -
Music Performance, General 4 -
Social Work 4 -
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 3 -
Mass Communication & Media Studies 3 -
Accounting 2 -
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision - 2
Elementary Education and Teaching 2 -
Finance, General 2 -
History, General 2 -
Curriculum and Instruction - 1
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General 1 -
Environmental Studies 1 -
Environmental & Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism 1 -
Graphic Design 1 -
History Teacher Education 1 -
Management Science 1 -
Marketing & Marketing Management, General 1 -
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 1 -
Grand Total 135 10

Publications & Citations

Ferrum College has published 264 scientific papers with 5,297 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.

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5 Notable alumni

Billy Wagner

1. Billy Wagner

1971-. (aged 55)
baseball player
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...
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John Paul Vann

2. John Paul Vann

1924-1972 (aged 48)
army officer soldier
John Paul Vann was a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army who became a senior civilian official in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. He first gained prominence as a military adviser in 1962–1963, where his outspoken criticism of South Vietnamese leadership and U.S. strategy following the Battle of Ap Bac challenged official optimism and drew media attention. After...
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Jim Grobe

3. Jim Grobe

1952-. (aged 74)
defensive coordinator head coach American football player
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,...
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Eric Owens

4. Eric Owens

1971-. (aged 55)
baseball player
Eric Blake Owens is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played for five Major League Baseball (MLB) teams from 1995 through 2003.
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General Info & Contacts

Founded 1913
Motto Not Self, But Others
Colors black, gold, white
Academic calendar Semesters
Total staff 219
Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Address 215 Ferrum Mountain Road Ferrum, Virginia, 24088-9000 United States
City Population 2,000
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