Below Average

Score: 39/100

Ferrum College

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Ferrum, Virginia 24088

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 29%

Outcomes

52/100

Affordability

17/100

Resources

50/100

Experience

69/100

Prestige

13/100

Quick Stats

767

Total Enrollment

29%

Graduation Rate

59%

Retention Rate

11.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

100%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Ferrum College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $259,594
Avg rent near campus: $819/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 24089 (5.7% cap, Fieldale)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$37,400	$37,400
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$55,100	$55,100

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

51%

Receive Pell Grants

83%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 16 grads/yr Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 14 grads/yr General Studies 13 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 11 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 10 grads/yr Agriculture, General 10 grads/yr Psychology, General 9 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 8 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 8 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 5 grads/yr Environmental Science 4 grads/yr Music Performance, General 4 grads/yr Social Work 4 grads/yr Forensic Science and Technology 4 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3 grads/yr Mass Communication/Media Studies 3 grads/yr Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 2 grads/yr History, General 2 grads/yr Finance, General 2 grads/yr Accounting 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Ferrum College's top programs commonly pursue.

Recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary

$76k/yr 15,400 jobs

Education teachers, postsecondary

$72k/yr 74,900 jobs

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs

Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

$63k/yr 633,700 jobs

Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

$46k/yr 370,100 jobs

Coaches and scouts

$46k/yr 306,500 jobs

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

First-line supervisors of police and detectives

$106k/yr 160,800 jobs

Student Demographics

767

Total Students

38%

Women

95%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 48%

Hispanic 7%

Black 22%

Asian 1%

Two or More 5%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 40%

Hybrid (Some Online) 57%

Fully Online 3%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 95%

25-64 (Adult) 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Ferrum College?

Ferrum College has an acceptance rate of 100%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Ferrum College?

Tuition at Ferrum College is $37,400 for in-state students and $37,400 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Ferrum College?

The graduation rate at Ferrum College is 29%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Ferrum College a good school?

Ferrum College has a Repit College Score of 39/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Ferrum College?

Ferrum College has a total enrollment of 767 students. Most students (95%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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