Ferrum College

Ferrum College

Southeast Region
Rural Campus Setting
Very Small Size
835 Undergrad Enrollment
11:1 Student:Faculty
Post-master’s certificate Highest Degree
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PO Box 1000 - Ferrum, VA 24088
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From Ferrum College

Founded in 1913, Ferrum College (Ferrum, VA) provides outstanding career and graduate school preparation and life-long learning in a setting of rich natural beauty. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwestern Virginia, Ferrum is a four-year primarily residential college with easy access to the major metropolitan areas of Roanoke, VA (35 miles to the north) and Greensboro, NC (70 miles to the south), where shopping, social, dining and entertainment opportunities abound.

Surrounded by mountains, lakes, rivers, state parks and numerous small towns brimming with regional heritage, Ferrum also boasts a wide variety of venues for outdoor adventure and recreation and cultural enrichment.

Ferrum offers 33 areas of study -- ranging from business and environmental science to teacher education and criminal justice -- as well as a dedicated faculty, small class sizes and campus-wide wireless Internet. The 1,400 men and women who attend Ferrum come from 25 states and a dozen countries; 80 percent live on Ferrum's 700-acre campus.

Neighborhood

Ferrum College's campus in rural Virginia offers a peaceful, close-knit community atmosphere where students can focus on their studies while enjoying easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains for outdoor recreation. The surrounding town of Ferrum provides essential amenities including local restaurants, shops, and services within walking distance or a short drive, creating a supportive small-town environment. While the location is quieter than urban campuses, students benefit from a tight student community and the natural beauty of southwestern Virginia, with larger cities like Roanoke just an hour away for additional entertainment and cultural opportunities.
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Median rent nearby: ~$819/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Rolling Admission Open Applications are reviewed as they arrive
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
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Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 6 880 - 1100  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 1,983 52 % 47 % -
Number admitted 1,686 53 % 46 % 1 %
Number enrolled 245 55 % 40 % 97 %
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

Majors & Degrees

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Top 10 based on enrollment
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Area of Study Major Assoc. Bachelor Master Cert.
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields Agriculture — — —
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biology/Biological Sciences — — —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting — — —
Business Administration and Management — — —
Finance — — —
Management Science — — —
Marketing/Marketing Management — — —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Mass Communication/Media Studies — — —
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance — — —
Education Curriculum and Instruction — — —
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision — —
Elementary Education and Teaching — — —
English/Language Arts Teacher Education — — —
History Teacher Education — — —
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching — —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature — — —
Creative Writing — — —
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Spanish Language and Literature — — —
Health Professions and Related Programs Health/Medical Preparatory Programs — — —
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse — — —
History History — — —
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Criminal Justice/Safety Studies — — —
Forensic Science and Technology — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities General Studies — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies — — —
Mathematics and Statistics Applied Mathematics — — —
Natural Resources and Conservation Environmental/Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism — — —
Environmental Science — — —
Environmental Studies — — —
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies — — —
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management — — —
Philosophy and Religious Studies Religion/Religious Studies — — —
Physical Sciences Chemistry — — —
Psychology Psychology — —
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Social Work — — —
Social Sciences Political Science and Government — — —
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Visual and Performing Arts Graphic Design — — —
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts — — —
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Athletics

NCAA Division III with football
Sport Men Women
All Track Combined
Baseball
Basketball
Equestrian
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Wrestling

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Mission Statement

Our mission is to educate students in the disciplines of higher learning and to help them be thoughtful and perceptive, to be articulate and professionally capable, and to be caring and concerned citizens of their community, nation, and world.